Legendary Warm Showers Host In Iran

In Marand, I was was in search of a hotel and made a stop at a corner vegetable shop to ask for the directions to a hotel. The shop-keeper stopped a motorcyclist on the road and explained something to him. I was asked to simply follow the motorcyclist. After about 5 minutes of cycling, we … Read more

Caught In Rasht

After cycling 112 kilometres today I reached Rasht, Iran. Despite feeling a bit tired I went out for a walk in the local bazar where I saw this gentleman selling oranges. I was fascinated by the play of light and shadows on the oranges and how he was lit by the energy saver lamp hanging … Read more

Eating Watermelons in Bulgaria

No matter how much water I drink during the ride I’m always feeling thirsty. On the way to Oryahovo, Bulgaria I saw a pile of watermelons along the road and my hands immediately pulled the brakes without any involvement of the brain. I ate one full watermelon and had an interesting interaction with the Varia, … Read more