Bumpy

Siemlanówka – Białystok

80.9km

I honestly did try to chill my beans a bit today. The plan was flawed by fishermen going out on the water at 3am (imagine starting work at 3am!) and the sun making itself known about 4.

It did mean I had plenty of time to chill my beans. I read a whole book this morning sat by the lake… And found another lake in the afternoon. A two swim kind of day!

The afternoon gave rise to some pretty oppressive heat. I’d cycle a few miles then have to stop in the shade. I eventually figured out that cycling was better than stopping because you get the breeze.

I made it to Białystock and found yet another fantastic warmshowers host. I arrived feeling a little weary but within minutes was made to feel at home. It didn’t take long to become revitalised and start planning the next leg with some advice. Excellent company, even the dog!

Oh and this blog post is called bumpy because

1. Until some unknown marker the roads were in a pretty appalling. I wish I’d taken a picture. It would have been comical if it hadn’t been so uncomfortable.
2. The landscape was forest on rolling hills. I’m sure there were flat bits but I can’t quite remember them.