Morning from Zakopane! Got up (reasonably) early to take this before we hit the road. Town was typically touristy, but you could forgive it because of the scenery!!
This is the road from Zakopane to the Slovakia border.... again beautiful countryside that we were driving through - we were stopping every 10 minutes or so, and in the end, Jon slung the camera around his neck to save having to get off!!
Great fun at the border crossing! We were approached by this old guy, (seen on the right in the picture) who wanted a light for his cigarette. He then proceeded to 'chat' for 10 minutes. Using a combination of Polish, German, English and sign language, it was very strange indeed!! At least the British are not the only ones who think that they have to shout to make themselves understood!!!!
Sat chillin' out on a log, approx 10 miles into Slovakia!!!
Stopping for a 'comfort break' (!!!!) even further down the same road....
Jon's photo did not do this Pension justice. This is without doubt the best hotel we have stopped in, and yet the rest of them have been fab! Just had a great meal in the restaurant with a very nice bottle of Slovak red wine! Again, we cannot get over the amazing prices. We are being charged virtually next to nothing in most places.
We though ourselves very lucky arriving at this place in the middle of nowhere but a few miles from a very run down industrial town. We weren't sure what we would do and then saw a sign for the 'Rendez-Vous' approx 5 Km away. Was the best decision (hotel wise) we have made!!
Jon
Awesome, amazing, exhilarating, twisty and scenic roads today. The bike is, I'm sure, loving it as much as I am. Today's riding was very much a continuation of yesterday's, this time crossing the Tatra mountains over into Slovakia. From the border, through Stary Smokovec, and onto Liptovsky Trnovek - all great roads.
Tomorrow we'll much more miles as we blast over to Bratislava. From there we may dip into Hungary and/or Austria before heading back for Prague on Thursday... we'll keep y'all posted.
Jon & Toni
2 comments:
brill piccies and your write up is ace,very proud of u both.
Ma & Da
Loyd and Eileen,
We just love sharing your adventure, not so sure about the comfort zone. Seems to me to be abit of a barnacle race. However it is a nice way to see the world through your travels. Happy biking and keep blogging.xxx
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