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English is difficult too…

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 29, 2007 by mevMay 10, 2007

When working through my Russian lessons, I am reminded that English is difficult! too. This morning I dropped off my bicycle at бивак велоцентр for service. Some things weren’t too hard to explain, such as showing worn brake pads and … Continue reading →

Posted in bicycle, school

Санкт-Петербург, time to be a tourist

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 28, 2007 by mevMay 10, 2007

Weekend was a time to be a tourist more than a student. Though I did spend some time reviewing my vocabulary and grammar from the first week and also reading Dostoevsky (in English). The school organized a trip to Tsarskoe … Continue reading →

Posted in school, St Petersburg

Санкт-Петербург, impressions from first week

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 27, 2007 by mevMay 10, 2007

Following are some quick impressions from my first week study and stay in St Petersburg. It is definitely a different world in this big city where I know just a little (Чуть Чуть) of the language. Sunday: My home stay … Continue reading →

Posted in school, St Petersburg

Санкт-Петербург, into the big city

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 22, 2007 by mevApril 22, 2007

Big flakes of snow coming down outside. This sight caused me to pause slightly before setting off this morning. Fortunately, the worst of the snow flurries was past and it was only freezing rain as I left the hotel. St … Continue reading →

Posted in St Petersburg

Гатчина, another quiet day

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 21, 2007 by mevApril 21, 2007

Another quiet rest day in Gatchina. Looks like I’ll have some light rain and headwinds riding into St Petersburg tomorrow. The approximate distances I’ve cycled by country include: Netherlands – 210km Germany – 506km Poland – 511km Lithuania – 102km … Continue reading →

Posted in St Petersburg

Гатчина, rest day in the rain

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 20, 2007 by mevApril 20, 2007

Nice easy rest day as the rain and drizzle falls down outside. The hardest part about crossing the border yesterday was finding it. After that I cycled through 127km to this small town south of St Petersburg. I’m using internet … Continue reading →

Posted in St Petersburg

Гатчина, Russia at last!

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 19, 2007 by mevApril 22, 2007

Made it to Russia! The hardest part about crossing the border was finding it. My hotel was close to the border, so cycled inbound and followed the signs. The border station signs pointed to an area with rows of large … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltic States, St Petersburg

Narva, riding in the rain

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 18, 2007 by mevApril 18, 2007

Today I must have followed a rain cloud into Narva. However, not long after I’ve arrived the cloud moved on and it is sunny with few clouds. The day started out a little slow, since I wanted to check into … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltic States

Rakvere, backroads and Estonian hospitality

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 17, 2007 by mevJune 9, 2007

Add Estonia to the list of your next cycle vacations. I’ve always maintained that Newfoundland and Tasmania are two overlooked places for cycling vacations that really should be considered more often. I’ve only seen two and a half days of … Continue reading →

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Paide, quiet ride through the forest

Amsterdam to Vladivostok Posted on April 16, 2007 by mevApril 16, 2007

A nice ride into the middle of Estonia. I followed highway 5 which cuts across diagonally and heads towards Narva. The road was a little quieter than the main Tallinn/Riga road and occasionally  bumpy but overall a good road. Had … Continue reading →

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