Day 3 of riding – May 21

We had the best views and vistas today of the trip so far.  We headed deeper into the Dolomites than we had previously as the weather was looking good as we left this morning.  We had dry roads the majority of the day but did get a few light rain showers again and again encountered snow and sleet falling as we cross a couple of the passes.  Not surprising when crossing 6,000 – 7,000 foot mountain passes this time of year.

Susan, Tom's wife rode with for the first time today.  She really enjoyed it. 

Today is Zahra’s 26^th birthday.  She has been a real trooper.  Riding in the mountains and with all the weather is very different than anything they have seen or ridden in before being from Qatar in the Middle East.

I thought I would give you a run down of what bikes the people are ridding today:

• Me: Suzuki V-Strom 650

• Manny: Honda CrossTourer
• Todd: Kawasaki Versys
• Gerald: BMW 650GS
• Jim: BMW 1300GS

• Mohammed: BMW RT1200
• Marc: Ducati Monster
• Gianni: Ducati Multistrada
• Tom: Ducati Multistrada

 The tour is now over half over. The time is flying by, but providing great enjoyment. I expect the next 2 days will be just as good as the last 2 days.

Not much else to say for today - the pictures speak for themselves!