 Day 19.
Tuesday 20th July. Distance 400 miles.
Up at 8am, quick shower and breakfast and
loaded up the bike. Away at 9am heading south and a great
feeling as I left the city behind and got out into the
countryside again. Stopped at Parnu and posted more cards
and got money changed. Through the Latvian border no
problem and a quick run into Riga. Very busy so took a few
pictures and left. Arrived at Kaunas and got fuel and was going
to look for a hotel. On leaving the service station I was
pulled over by the police. Checked papers but spoke no
English and eventually allowed me to go on my way somewhat
reluctantly. The bike drew a lot off attention with people
stopping to look at it at every chance. I decided to move
on but after an hour considered returning to Kaunas.
Then I came to Marijampole and thought with a
name like that there was bound to be something for me here.
As I rode around town I came across Hotel Sudavija, an excellent
place. Parked the bike in the garage overnight and went up town
for some fish and salad and a sugary Cappuchino. Poland
tomorrow.
Day 19 pictures
here.
Day 18 report here.
Day 20 report
here.
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 © 2004 Alex Bradley
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