Date of departure is 15th April. Route, approximately 3,000 miles - Malvern to Harwich, then Holland, Northern Germany, Poland and Slovakia where I intend to pick up the Danube through Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, and then into Turkey. If all goes well - ferry across to Lesbos mid-July. I would be very grateful for any comments en route, they spur me on. I wasn't aware that so many people read my previous blogs - until I got home!
Monday, 17 June 2013
On to Svilengrad and over the border into Turkey
Hotel in Radnevo is one of those places where the owners made the place. Lovely couple, Krasimir and Diana (who I called "Princess"). Krasimir took a photo of me stood beside his 'Topless Trabant' - he promised to email photo, I hope he does. 50 miles or so on to Svilengrad, which is pretty much on the Turkish border. First checkpoint, which is Bulgarian passport control, the guy inspecting says 'I remember you!' - I told him I had been through, both on cycle and motor bike. Of all the thousands of people he sees and he remembers me. On to Uzunkopru and then Kesan. Weather now getting much warmer. Getting up earlier tomorrow: get some miles in before it gets too hot.
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Trying again- to wish you success on the last leg - which will be very hot. Be careful! I look forward to catching up in Lesbos. Contact me when you arrive in Greece. You have done so well
ReplyDeleteDear Liz, I arrive Lesbos Friday evening - all being well! Hope to catch up; are you on the Island? X X
DeleteHow can anyone forget you geez!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you too! Walking Walter and Zekey x x
DeleteOf course he remembers you Peter, I'm staggered that you would think differently. Did he ask if you were taking pills to keep your youthful looks? If not he isn't the thoughtful and perceptive Border Guard one would expect. Turkey eh? Fantastic Peter, you are our role model.
ReplyDeleteAbout 2,700 miles since I saw you and Marj in Stow. Another fantastic trip. Marj - you would have loved it! Should arrive Lesbos tomorrow evening.
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