+ their boys Michael 5, Michek 9 & Mikolaj 11
Missing is Daisy – their shitzu dog
Mateusz & Martha set breakfast early, Mateusz & the two older boys were off to football training at 9am. Martha & I continued chatting & watching Michael work on his jigsaws & educational colouring book on Poland’s regions/cities, it’s history & animals. Martha commented – Poland is a great country & it’s important her children learn this.
I set off for Bnielsko-Białan around 10am, a much shorter but hillier & hotter journey. It was a privilege to stay with these guys – Before leaving, Martha thanked me for visiting, which was quite humbling since it was they who had shared their lovely home with me!
Today’s 40ml ride was hilly & hot & not too eventful. Except, 10mls out, I stopped at Sklep Rowerowy Rowermaniak Bike Place to sort out my dynamo. 20 mins later it appears to be fixed & insisted on no charge!
Tomorrow I get my first taste of the Carpathian Mountains with lots of climbing. I’m fearing the main challenge will be the weather. It’s forecast to be a sunny 32C + headwind!
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