After a great time and a sad farewell to Tony and Mirka, I jumped on the bike and headed for Berlin. Mirka took the photo of me leaving, thank you. It was an uneventful, but enjoyable ride.
I decided to visit the "Church of Bones" at Kutna Hora again. We had been there in 2006 and it was worth the extra 60 km to make another visit. It was just as good as I remembered. I didn't know that it took some 4,000 (dead) people to make.
The internet on motorcycling in Europe recommended riding Jicin to Turnov in CZ. They say it is the Czech Republic's paradise. I found it nice as well and also from there to the Polish border, in the hills. I found even more back roads after not following Zumo, the GPS, correctly. It meant that I got to the hotel in Boleslawiec later than I had hoped. It was worth it.
The small roads through little villages make you realise that all is well here too. Just as in the city, people have their mobile phones glued to their ears, and drive nice new cars. There is no shortage of satellite dishes either.
I saw a car parked on the side of a back road and several people wandering in the grass. I was curious what they were collecting, until I saw the front wheel of their car was missing. Yes, they were scouring the grass for their front wheel! I didn’t think that they needed my help, so just waved and rode on.
Polish drivers seem to be similar to when we drove there with the campers in 2006. There is still this thing that they have to overtake and cut in front of you without leaving much room. However, I still enjoyed the riding in Poland, and the people I spoke to were friendly. The new freeway was a treat to ride: beautiful flat concrete and later bitumen. I find riding on the bitumen a little easier on the eyes, as it is not so glary. I should have put on the sunnies.
I deflated the Airhawk seat cushion a bit, as I was getting “bot-rot” after about 2 hours. This seemed to help.
Travelling on the freeways at speeds of up to the legal 120kph means you get there quick. The traffic was friendly and calm, which makes for very safe riding. The bike likes it too, I think. We just purr along at 5,000 rpm.
Some photos of the roads will make you wish you were here, too.
LN2N2012
PS. Thanks for all your comments. I think I have answered them now. Lou
Hi Lou.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoy your commends and photo.Take care.