A couple of days in the Ukrainian Carpathians

My first travel story, at all.

So, don't expect a novel... :-)

The journey started in the North East of Germany, in Ludwigslust. My shedule was tight a bit because I only had 10 days for the whole trip and I wanted to spend much time in the Ukraine.

At the first day I rode 700 km, my goal was a hotel in Międzylesie - Poland. I planned the track via http://motoplaner.de. It was important to me, not to use the bigger roads (transit roads) if it's avoidable. In the Czech Republic my average speed became constantly slower, so I had to spend 10 hours on the bike. A bit more than expected. But that should be not an exception, as I should learn the coming days. The reason was up to me. I selected really small roads with lots of curves. I had fun with that track, no question. But it took time.

In my hotel were no other guest  but me. The owner went home at night, so I was completely alone in a huge hotel . Really strange - hahaha.

Second day.

Almost 700 km again to the destination, a hotel in Humenne - Slovakia. The second day was characterised by nice landscape, really beautiful sections with curves, very low traffic, curves, roads in a very good condition and even more curves.During both days I needed to ignore some traffic sighns and closed roads (road works) from time to time. I wanted to ride exactly along my planned track, as long it was possible. As I ignored another roadblock on the second day, I experienced a surprise. After some minutes riding I realized, there was no traffic anymore. But I saw some guys on the roadside from time to to time. They were waiting for something. Then I saw barrier tape and black/white colored tirers in narrow curves. I slowly got a bad feeling... After further 10 minutes I was stopped by a very excited guy that explained me, I am on a rally section which is closed for public traffic and I strongly had to leave the road immediately.

I don't want to bother you with the details, but it has become quite tense. I needed to turn back an want d to choose another way. The problem was, even the alternative way was marked by barrier tape. I was really afraid of oncoming vehicles. Later I asked two walkers about the barriar tape. They told me, that is the section of the next day. I calmed and rode further to Humenne.

Third day is comin soon.