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September 18th, 2010 | Europe

Rainy Ride into Romania…

"Lets give it another go, shall we…?" Early morning start from Budapest…

I had ridden in better weather, a time or two…!!

I left Budapest and the comfort of the Molnar residence, at 6.30am…

Tibor had left for work, and Panni saw me safely away… Had it not been for the […]

September 17th, 2010 | Europe

False start…!!

Today started much like any other day that I ride…

Up early, quick breakfast, load bike, press starter, and take off…

Except this time when I pressed the starter, nothing happened…!!

My hosts Panni and Tibor Molnar…

Tibor and Panni had come down to the garage to see me off and ensure […]

September 16th, 2010 | Europe

News from the Road…

I remain in contact with many of the people I meet on the road, sharing ideas and information whenever we can…

Here are a few bits of news that you might be interested in…

My good friend Simone, who I met in Nordkapp has arrived back in Italy after his 13 140 km “Summer Tour” […]

September 15th, 2010 | Europe

Bustling thru Budapest…

The Hungarian Grand Coat of Arms with Gilded Crown…

The Mary Magdolna Church Tower inside castle grounds… This is all that remains of the original structure…

Hungary has had a troubled history for centuries…

From Tibor’s point of view, it all seemed to come from making the wrong choices at the […]

September 14th, 2010 | Europe

Visas and Embassies…

The house on the hill… Hungarian hospitality at its very best…!!

At the beautiful home of the Molnar’s, I have been so well looked after, that it is difficult to believe that I met this couple only two days ago…!! I have sampled Panni’s wonderful cooking, as well as their stock of […]

September 13th, 2010 | Europe

Blitzed on the Road to Budapest…

The road from Bratislava to Budapest will remain in my memory for a long time… But not for a very good reason…!!

On the road to Komarno and on to the Hungarian border…

I was heading to Budapest to stay with a man who I had never met, but who had been a […]