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This is how the German’s practice. This is a ONE LITRE can of beer!

A lot of Autobahns. A lot of heavy traffic returning to Hamburg from summer holidays. Some spectacular crashes and epic traffic jams, so I took off across the country on B roads. Beautiful farmland, houses, barns and incredible forests! Tree tunnels everywhere – so relaxing. Some of the drivers are quite aggressive, especially the PolishContinue reading “Arrived safely in Lüneburg, Germany.”

The roads from Essen to Lüneburg are busy but amazing. Toilets are a bit dirty – should be cleaned more often given the sheer volume of people using them. The smokers here are disgusting. Just about everyone smokes at the Autobahn stops – yuck! I expect nice cars to be driving flat out at overContinue reading “German Autobahns!”

I look down and there’s no longer a ring on my finger, no hand on my knee when driving, no arms around my waist whilst riding, no smiles, no warm greetings – nothing.  I realise that their plan was not my plan, and I was comprehensively scammed and lied to for more than 4 yearsContinue reading “Feelings…. run deep”

I will have diabetes…. tomorrow!

Fresh everything, sun dried – perfect!

Went to a place recommended by Maria. Super strong coffee. Got chatting with the guy sitting next to me. Boeing 747 Senior First Officer with Lufthansa.  His friend arrived. Airbus A320 Captain. Lots of aviation talk. Very cool meeting…

My straight through drive saw me cross northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and rocket into Germany today. Great roads. Crazy traffic getting past Antwerp, but otherwise, 440 kilometres were easily covered. Average 5.2 l/100 kms at 130 km/h is sensational given the sky-high cost of fuel in Europe! Fresh food, strong coffee, beautiful farmlands, andContinue reading “4 countries in one day!”