Today I saw more fellow brother of the way ( touring ) than I have so far, 10 whole people + 2 + 3 but ill get in to the 2 plus 3 later, the days ride was I bit of a returned to the old boring slog down the main coastal road from litva to Lithuania so lots of trucks and head wind, after some of the slowest riding due to nice open fields and gale force winds.
(one of the lakes i placed almost wanted to stop and have a swim but kept pushing on)
I finally arrive in Klaipeda (Lithuania ) after making way in to the centre of town I meet the plus 2, two Canadian gentlemen who gave a me shout and wave as I was trying to get my bearing they point me in to direction of the tourist information centre, so after have look at possible place to stay i head in the direction of a nice looking hostel (photo shop had to be that i when it was first built 500 years go), I’m going to go of on one now so bear with. Some of their streets are still cobbled which is a most unpleasant ride and after having to broken spokes had me fearing for poor speadygonza the 2nds. Any way finally made my way to the hostel to be greeted with the site of a very run down building so i stared look at the info map when a voice asked me if need any help, turned around there was man and his daughter so i said do u know and cheap place to stay, so he said i have a private room you can use if you want, so i said why not (not something I normally say to strange men) but he started talking about his love of touring and all things to do with cycling, as you can hope fully see from the pic it turn out to be a very nice room.
After he had shown me around i pop to the shops for some food one of his mates pop in a fellow touring cyclist. I would like to add that I found being able to talk to people about what I’m doing and who knew some the problems that crop up really helpful. Darius and his friend had two very different approaches to it, Darius was a stealth camper and tries to-do everything a cheaply as possible while his friend due to the fact his wife like to travel with a few home comforts went for the more fully loaded approach. All so i feel a little more confident trying to do the whole stealth camp thing. Now I must probable add I had booked a ferry ticket from Klaipeda to Kiel Germany which started bording at 14:30 tuesday , so darius afford to give a quick tour before showing me the way to the ferry. But before i went to be Darius said i must try out his sana before i went to bed which i did and felt much better for
The room looked great and the lake beautiful. No wonder you fancied a swim,it looks very inviting!
ReplyDeleteIts also very useful to meet others who have done what you are going. You cant beat experience!
Blessings and Love xxxxxxx
Meant to say...enojoy the wedding when you get there, hope the weather is good for it.
ReplyDeleteDanni has set a date for her wedding, its next April, so another family wedding!
love and blessingsxxxxxxx
Hmmmm excepting private rooms and saunas from strange men. Next you'll be taking part in ritual sacrifices and headings. I have bought my self some bush craft knifes!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to find a nice place to stay and a sauna as well,that is really living it up.It was good you were able to meet other travellers who were able to give you helpful hints, so our next news will be from Germany. Safe travelling, our love and prayers for continued safety. G and G xxx
ReplyDeleteThat room looks cool! love it when you pop a photo on. Take care, wish i was with you instead of being at work everyday xx
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you have met some good helpful people on the way just to add a few luxuries to the journey.
ReplyDeleteIt was E's birthday yesterday a bid 15. We all got together at Craig's. He made a curry and grandma made a cheesecake, it felt very strange you not being there.
Group is at Jean's tomorrow who is out of hospital but still using one crutch, so will give her your blogg and she can join in.
lots of love MUM xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx