Thursday, 2 May 2013

Haldensleben to Berlin (3 days)

Good cycle in the morning through little villages which all seem to be either 3 or 4 km apart. Then soon after lunch stop had to join main road without cycle path. Made about 10 miles or so and heavy traffic really got to me so took a turning off and soon got lost! Asked a young guy the way to Brandenberg, he says why go to Brandenberg, stay around here. He then directed me to great hotel right by lake in Kirchmoser. 56 miles. Left Kirchmoser for Potsdam, I couldn't understand why everywhere was so quiet, then it suddenly dawned on me - 'it's May Day!' Guy behind the desk in Youth Hostel in Potsdam, I reckon a Leftover from the Stasi. Mien Gott! if I make a mistake here I'll be sent to the Gulag. 45 miles. Bit of a nightmare from Potsdam to Hotel in Berlin. But worth every minute, because Sweetheart is there to greet me. Really looking forward to a rest and sharing some happy times together. I've clocked 768 miles so far. Probably about a quarter of the way.
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  1. Bladders3 May 2013 at 07:28

    Glad Sweetheart has arrived. Say thanks from us again for Pippy's birthday tea. Delicious!
    Kettwiesels arrived last night and we had a great fun cycling round the village. I managed to cycle up to the top of The Common. I have never managed that before on my upright bike. The mountain drive gears are amazing but I expect my success had a great deal to do with heroic pedalling from Patrick!! Love to both from Mrs B xx

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  2. Bruce Hammersley4 May 2013 at 00:32

    768 miles, great result Peter, many congratulations, a quarter of the way, fantastic - must be good legs.

    Bruce

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  3. peter maple6 May 2013 at 08:23

    Good to hear Sue has arrived. Early Birthday celebrations are clearly the order of the day. Remember five years ago May 10th and Shepperton rocked. Trust Berlin will too.

    Good luck, love to Sue.

    Peter and Norma

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