Ship a Rug back to the US from Turkey
Andrea really wants a Turkish rug for the living room! Help her send it home before Bruce notices she bought it...
$
200.00
Couples Massage in Istanbul
After two months of cycling, a massage and pampering session is just what these honeymooners need. This gift will give us both a day at a Turkish Spa ... in TURKEY!!!
$
100.00
Rest Day in Belgrade, Serbia
We will rest up in the Serbian capital after the ride down through Serbia and before we encounter the Iron Gates of the Danube. This gift will give us a night in a hotel, a shower (well needed) , and a good hearty Serbian dinner.
$
100.00
Relax at the Turkish Baths in Budapest
This is close to the halfway point of the trip, so we will treat ourselves a little in Budapest! This gift will give us the chance to soak in the baths and maybe even get a therapeutic massage!
$
100.00
One Night in Bulgaria
We will be hitting some mountains in Bulgaria....and it will have been a while since the Bavarian Alps. We will need some decent rest to get to the top of the hill! This gift will give us a room for the night and a delicious dinner and drinks before bed.
$
100.00
The Streets of Strasbourg, France
This gift will buy us those last Frogs Legs and Escargot before we have to eat Bratwurst! Home of the European Parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage City Center. We will spend the day saying farewell to France before crossing the Rhine into Germany.
$
50.00
Explore the Black Forest
One of the last old growth forests in the world, this is the place where the monsters in Fairy Tales come from. We want to stay at a B&B in south west Germany near "Schwarzwald" (Black Forest in German). Maybe we will leave a trail of breadcrumbs so we can find our way back...
$
100.00
Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
If we break it... will you help fix it?....
$
25.00
Guidebooks and Maps
Wait... Where are we? We may need to pick up some local guidebooks or maps to help us find our way back on track...
$
25.00
Sunscreen!
We will be traveling in the high summer heat and sun of Europe. Come on Scots! This will give us the gift of a not-so-Lobster-colored Brucie!
$
10.00
Ortlieb Bike Panniers Rear(1 SOLD-1 still req'd)
These panniers are the choice for expedition touring cyclists the world over. Totally waterproof and they hold a ton of stuff! We will be living out of these for the entire trip and many more trips to come! These come as a set of 2 (one for the left and one for the right of the bike). We need 2 sets, one for Bruce's bike and one for Andrea's bike.
$
150.00
Paris Sightseeing Pass
We will be spending a couple of days in Paris before getting on our bikes and heading east....give us the gift of enjoying all the sights of Paris!
$
200.00
Local Bread and Nutella
To keep us going, we may just need to stop at a "boulangerie" (bakery) and pick up some steaming hot baguettes or some other local treats. Yum!
$
10.00
Boat Ride across the Austrian Lakes
Help save our legs a little! We can take the ferry across the Attersee in the Austrian Lake district... This gift will give us 2 tickets for us and our bikes on the ferry.
$
50.00
Prince's Islands
This day trip out of Istanbul will let us escape the hustle and bustle of the city to the car-free islands just off the Asian coast of Istanbul.
$
100.00
Following the Danube River in Serbia
The bike path we will be following down the Danube River will have hotels and B&B's tailored for cyclists. Staying in a hotel overlooking the river would be so romantic. This gift will cover a room for the night in one of these wonderful places and maybe a meal or two.
$
100.00
Ortlieb Bike Panniers Front (2 sets of 2 req'd)
These panniers are the choice for expedition touring cyclists the world over. Totally waterproof and they hold a ton of stuff! We will be living out of these for the entire trip and many more trips to come! These come as a set of 2 (one for the left and one for the right of the bike). We need 2 sets, one for Bruce's bike and one for Andrea's bike.
$
100.00
Wine Tasting in Alsace, France
The Alsace region of France is a world renowned wine region with medieval style villages, farms, and vineyards. We want to drink in the scenery as well as the local wines. We will spend a half day touring one of these historic vineyards in Alsace, France.
$
75.00
Champagne in Champagne!
We plan to cycle past a few vineyards along our way (not that you can miss them in France). We would love to try REAL Champagne in the place it is crafted! One vineyard tasting tour in Champagne would be splendid!
$
75.00
Getting Towed by a Donkey Cart in Romania
If we break down, we may need a tow. AAA (or AA for our UK friends) doesn't exist in Romania... We may need to hitch a ride on a donkey cart before we can get them fixed.
$
25.00
Picnic Lunch at Versailles Gardens
We have a couple of days in Paris so we have the time to get out to Versailles and wander the lovely gardens and see the Palace. Also an excuse for another picnic in the French style!
$
35.00
Picnic Lunch in a Paris Park
Baguettes, Cheese, and Wine... Lounging in front of the Eiffel Tower soaking up the sun in the heart of Paris.
$
25.00
Eurostar Ticket through the Chunnel
Give us the gift of taking our bikes on the train underneath the English Channel. This gift of will cover both of our seats and our bike tickets to travel from London to Paris.
$
175.00
Rest Stop in Lichtenstein
One of the smallest countries in the WORLD!!!! We want to invade it like the Swiss did... he he he... This gift will give us a beautiful half day in Vaduz, Lichtenstein. Refreshments and touristy things for 2!
$
50.00
Balkan Folk Festival Evening
We would like to take in some of the traditional music and dance while we are cycling through Hungary, Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria. This may be an evening at a folk dance or a music at a local bar. We will have to investigate further on our travels!
$
50.00
Neuschwanstein Castle Trip in Bavaria
Cinderella's Castle! Literally, this is the castle that the Disney Cinderella Castle is based on... and we get to cycle right up to the front door! A tour for two of the castle and a stop at the castle cafe for lunch. A honeymoon dream!
$
75.00
A Day at the Cafe in Budapest, Hungary
We want to chill out on the banks of the Danube and watch the world go by.....Hungarian style! This gift might even pay for some goulash!
$
25.00
Dinner in Paris
We will be staying in Paris for two nights before we leave by bike along a canal out of the city. A bottle of wine and dinner for 2 at a fine restaurant would be a wonderful send off at the beginning of our trip.
$
100.00
Evening at a Bavarian Beer Hall
Ompah! Ompah! A night of Beer and Bratwurst (at least for Bruce) in Bavaria!
$
50.00
Culinary Tour of Istanbul, Turkey
From the Tour Guide Website: "Our culinary walks in Istanbul.....are designed to lead visitors on an eating binge through the city’s lesser-seen historic side streets and authentic markets, taking in countless hard-to-find culinary gems and, in between bites, a select number of untouristed monuments".......Sounds good to us.....we will be able to eat them out of house and home (and city) after two months on the bike!
$
150.00
Lake Constance Sightseeing
Bordered by Germany, Austria & Switzerland, this is Europe's third largest lake. We will be cycling along the Swiss and Austrian banks, sneaking in a sidetrip to Lichtenstein!
$
50.00
Sound of Music in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the amazing Baroque architecture. Combine that with Mozart and the Sound of Music and you have quite the place!
$
100.00