1997-12-05 Denmark -> Albany, 67km, 21km/h
Left about 10h00, went to the tourist bureau to
complain about the "backpackers'" and it turned out that the guy (a
volonteer) shouldn't have recommended the place. Too bad. Wrote a
letter home in the local library, but didn't email it because place
was closed for lunch. Finally left around 12h00. Rained off and on
for next hour. People must have thought we were crazy. Nice, fairly
flat countryside. In middle of afternoon started listening to radio
(classical and top 40) with headphones. Speakers were not powerful
enough. Reception kind of bad in some places, but music helped me
pedal. Stopped in a gas station for a drink and chatted with the
Dutch owner (Albert) for a while. Imigrated 15 years ago with no
problem, but knows that things have changed. Arrived in Albany
about 17h30 at Albany Backpackers'. Cool place, nice murals,
friendly managers. Met Danny the Guatemalan biker again. Got pizza,
watched video (Broken Arrow) and signed up for a tour on his
advice. Had free chocolate cake and coffee while listening to
announcements. Chatted from 20h00 to 23h00 with Nigel about the
meaning of life, etc. Reminds me of Christos Alexandrou.