Today was a rest day. I’ve only biked half the distance to date this year compared to last year so the almost 150km of the last two days (18% of the total) took a toll on top of being on the go now for two weeks. It’s been a wonderful experience, and there’s still much to see and do, but the fact that it rained all day today, the first rainy day we’ve had, makes it easy to take a break.
I lingered over breakfast indoors due to the rain. When I got back to the room, I planned a 20 km ride for the afternoon when it was forecast to clear up, but at noon the view from my window, and at the end of the hallway, still looked like this.
So instead, I went for a walk on all four levels of the mall attached to the hotel. It’s accessible from inside from the second floor of the hotel.
This is the view from one end of the mall 90° counterclockwise from the view of our hotel window.
I got a takeout latte and a piece of cake. No one spoke English, so I had to look up the phrase for takeout – so sebou.
When the rain had still not stopped by mid afternoon, I took my iPad to the lobby to finish yesterday’s blog, and asked reception to send housekeeping.
This evening a couple Michael works with, who have become friends, took us to dinner near the Kamzik TV Tower. It was about a five minute walk from the parking lot to the restaurant which allowed me to acquire my 100th European Statshunter tile.
It was a pleasant evening with good food and good company.
I have two days left which we will use to do some sightseeing together. Sunday evening I’ll pack. Michael has ordered a limo to the airport for me at 7am Monday.
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