A Journey Through the Senses with 2RidePortugal – Part 2: Mountains, Colors, and Scents
Where the Road Begins to Breathe
Climbing a winding mountain road is more than a physical challenge — it’s a dance between you and the landscape. In this second part of the journey, we enter mountain territory, where every curve reveals new beauty and every stop invites introspection. Come along and breathe it all in.
A Night in Viseu: Laughter, Stories, and Four Continents
We had dinner and spent the night in Viseu, and the dinner was full of fun. The restaurant owner was very friendly, greeting each customer and asking where they were from. He told us he had lived on four continents. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was joyful. Sérgio is always a fantastic host — it’s impossible not to feel good around him.
Curves That Dance Like Freedom
Still in Portugal, we rode on very winding mountain roads, which gave me a sense of freedom and movement, as if I were dancing on the motorcycle. The mountain landscapes were stunning, full of colorful vegetation that released a scent so pleasant I wanted to breathe it in deeply to hold on to that fragrance.
At the Edge of the World
I loved being at the mountain peaks, on narrow roads with magnificent cliffs. At one of our stops, I sat down and felt like I was on top of the world, where the view seemed endless. It was fantastic to feel the breeze — now without a helmet — take in the mountain silhouettes, smell the plants, and realize how little it takes to feel truly happy.
The Mountains Spoke in Silence
This second part of the ride transformed the journey into something profoundly personal — a connection with movement, with landscape, with self. But we’re not done yet. Next, we cross borders — both geographic and emotional — into valleys full of mystery and awe.
