Day 3 Starts with my old favourite, a Dorint buffet breakfast., originally uploaded by Big Al!.
This is just the first plate…..
Day 3 Starts with my old favourite, a Dorint buffet breakfast.
12
Jun
Author Archives: Alistair Todd
Day 2 Sunshine at the ring
11
Jun
Day 2 Sunshine at the ring, originally uploaded by Big Al!.
After a long ride in cold weather, heavy rain, and heavy traffic, the sun has finally come out. Hope it’s the same tomorrow so I can do a couple of laps. Stiff and tired after the first real day of riding since finishing the original round the world trip 18 months ago. The good news is that the beemer, even fully loaded with luggage, can happily cruise along a good 20 or 30 mph faster than the xt, which helps when you’re on the autobahn surrounded by 120 mph audis.
Day 1 on the ferry
11
Jun
Nice weather, calm seas, a little luxury and complimentary red wine in the commodore de luxe lounge.
Day 2 on the way to the ring
11
Jun
It’s a bit cold and wet, but I’m warm and dry thanks to heated gloves and jacket. Bike started, glad I disconnected the wiring for the cameras and gps etc, will have to work on that later.
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Route for Part 2 of Ride Round The World
10
Jun
I had been planning another epic trip through Africa and the Americas, but that’s all on hold after the accident. So, part 2 is now a relatively easy jaunt through Scandinavia and Eastern Europe on a new (ish) BMW F800 GS. First stop will be the Nurburgring, my old favourite. Then a meander up through Denmark and Sweden, into Norway and all the way to Nordkap, the northernmost point of mainland Europe. Back down through Finland, enjoying the lakes and forests and lack of population. A short ferry ride from Helsinki to Estonia, Latvia then Lithuania. Next, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria and into Turkey. It might be hard to resist another visit to Istanbul which was one of the highlights of round the world part 1. And Then? Who knows? A lot depends on the situation in the middle east, which looks bad at the moment. Honestly, who do these people think they are? Expecting human rights and democratic freedom, it’s just not on….