A day of organisation

July 28, 2023

The most important 4km of the tour

We ate at a charming restaurant last night. The servings were enormous, we had forgotten to us the word klien

Ken was off exploring early this morning. He ventured into the Old Town

There were lovely bronze sculptures and as you can see we are still not in sunshine

Th e Musicians of Bremen the Brothers Grim story that helps draw people here. At this time in the morning you could view it without crowds

And now for a more serious part of the day. The first Post office had been closed down but we found one. It was rather fun the attendant spoke not a word of English (our german is terrible and seems to have deserted us completely) and he was unsure there was a country called New Zealand. However with great good humour all the other customers joined in. The result is I hope 2kg of excess on a slow boat th New Zealand or perhaps somewhere else in the world

At 2 o’clock we were back at BOC. Our man was waiting for us and we tried everything out except for Kens lock. I was delighted to find how easily I could attach my mobility aids to the back rack of my bike it is going to make life so much easier for me. With trepidation we were off. Could I actually ride this bike? The answer of course was yes. It’s a delight to ride the weather had even improved and we spun along pretending we were locals. I was singing “I’m So Happy” in my head. In no time we were back to the hotel and the bikes up in the room. Only one small problem we had been given the wrong key for Kens lock so off he is to solve the problem. Well that didn’t work I was beginning to get a bit worried. He had been away for ages then back he got. He had ridden for ages but never found the way back to BOC - we can buy a new lock.

Look how well my mobility aids fit on the bike

They have a very comfortable place to be

The sort out. Oh No the key doesn’t fit the lock!

After today we feel much more confident that things will work out Tomorrow we ride to Wildeshausen which is only a short ride of about 40km. The weather doesn’t look fantastic but it should be OK

Today's ride: 4 km (2 miles)
Total: 4 km (2 miles)

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Kathleen JonesYou look great on those bikes. Bon voyage and chapeau!
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamThey are great bikes to ride. We feel confident
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1 year ago

Robyn RichardsBon voyage...and we hope to catch up with you in the Netherlands! Oldenburg Sunday night.
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamTo Robyn RichardsOur present plans are baby steps to start with Wildenhausen tomorrow and Oldenburg on Sunday
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1 year ago

Robyn RichardsTo Tricia GrahamWill we all be in Oldenburg on Sunday night? Meet-up?
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamTo Robyn RichardsThat would be really fantastic don’t know where we are staying yet but will rt you kow tomorrow
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1 year ago

Robyn RichardsWe'll be at B&B Hotel, Alexanderstrasse, but very happy to bike to you once you know where you're staying?
Robyn.richards6@gmail.com
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamTo Robyn RichardsI have just booked us into the B and B hotel so it should work!
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1 year ago

Robyn RichardsPerfect!
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamSee you then😊😊😊😊
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1 year ago

Suzanne GibsonSo exciting! Hope you get decent weather!
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamTo Suzanne GibsonSo do i it is much better than the forecasts predict
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1 year ago

Jane WalaSo love seeing this. Such flash new bikes and gear. Hope the rain stops but the heat stays away. Xx
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1 year ago

Tricia GrahamTo Jane WalaRather have rain than heat
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1 year ago

Carolyn van HoeveA kiwi cycle blaze meet up - how lovely!
Hope you’re first cycling day has gone well!
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