Lunch in Slovakia

The last day of the rally was spent riding, from early morning to just before dinner. We had to make the most of it, compensating for the rain we had in the beginning of the week. Ave, Mirja from Estonia and I followed a suggested route that took us over the mountains and into Slovakia – and then back again a bit further on.

One of many beautiful views from this dusky morning ride
One of many beautiful views from this dusky morning ride
It feels great to be riding, V for victory over the rain :)
It feels great to be riding, V for victory over the rain 🙂
After lunch we put on our rain gear and it didn't rain any more
After lunch we put on our rain gear and it didn’t rain any more
Ah, how lovely life can be!
Ah, how lovely life can be!

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We had fantastic weather in the sense that it hardly rained at all, apart from when we had lunch. We rode some very nice twisty bits and stopped for coffee numerous times and even for a castle visit. Riding with friends has its advantages.

Parade – I’m singing in the rain

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At the day of the parade I woke up to the sound of rain, not sprinkly light rain, it came down in buckets. I must confess I did hesitate to gear up for riding but I don’t regret riding out with about a hundred girls to parade the streets around Zakopane. I love the parade, it feels powerful to ride with so many friends from all over the world.

We paused at a ski-lift and went up to enjoy the view and have a hot cocoa. The event made the news, when I find the link to it I will post it.

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We ended the parade at a restaurant and enjoyed local food, cultural games and dances.