Thurs 14th May
Weather much better, and I cycle along road which runs directly alongside the Danube. Road busy to begin with but then much quieter and spectacular scenery. River very wide in places and then funnels through deep gorges. I have done around 30 miles and stop at little roadside restaurant for drink - turns out to be little hotel, so book in! Anyone coming to Romania, stay at Steaua Dunarii - 30 Euros a night for a double room.
Fri 15th May
Reluctantly leave Steaua Dunarii and for nearly 60 miles hardly see one car in 10 minutes. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm following river I would think I'm on wrong road. Find hotel in Moldova Veche where there is to be 18th birthday party that evening, they are just tuning up loudest disco I think I've ever heard. Waiter says it should finish around 3 - it eventually finishes 3.45!
Just clocked 1,000 miles since leaving Lafionas.
Sat 16th May
Great ride along lovely quiet lanes. Stop at little shop in village and sit down outside whereupon three lad come up - Firstly we argue about which football team is best (Man U, Chelsea etc) then they want to know if English girls are any good!!
Arrive border crossing to Serbia where there are at least 30 cars waiting to cross with no sign of any movement. I just cycle to front and pass straight through - it's easy on a pedal bike.
About Me
- Peter Bishton
- Great experience cycling through England, France, Italy and Greece in 2007. It's now time for the return trip. Hence "Blog" reincarnated! Thanks to all of you who supported me both in spirit and with fundraising on my trip out. I finally raised over £2,000 - a fantastic effort from all. Anyone wishing to donate any amount however small (or large!) please see my first post to view details of the charity I have chosen to support, and link to "justgiving" web page.
Sounds brilliant, much more exciting than Worcester where today the weather was somewhat inclement, to say the least. I wonder what you replied to the Serbian lads, or perhaps I'd better not ask. Keep pedalling onwards at full speed towards Budapest and a well deserved romantic break.
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All sounds so exciting. Weather awful here and cannot do any gardening so stuck inside with very good book about english man who heads to Alaska for a year and seems to spend most of his time worrying about being eaten by bears!! Danube famous for its lack of bears (I think?) so hurry on and save up a big bear hug for Sweetheart.
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Ros
Indeed, inclement weather holding up gardening all round. What's more it's not particularly good for boating so we're forced inside to read people's blogs. So if you're stuck for something else to read try: www.agofwks.blogspot.com I'd appreciate some similar pithy, supportive comments!
ReplyDeleteOh golly! mummy's comments always make we weep. x
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ReplyDeleteBurdy here. Spoke to Bish last night I think, and he sounded pretty good. Obviously enjoying himself but all too clearly pining for Sweetheart! Having read the previous comments I think he may have something to report to future lads about the skills of an English Sweetheart. (Sorry Meg!)
No need this on this blog to offer lubricants and unctions as clearly the old gusset department has hardened over the miles (1,000!)
Lets hope Budepest celebrates a good hardening in the nether regions.
Keep going old chap and I look forward to buying you a good old british pint!
Best wishes
Burdy (Late of The Tram)(usualy about 1230 am.)