Our first big bike tour together at the age of 29. In 4 weeks
approximately 2000km. Departure from Neuss, destination west coast of England. Touring bikes with
Racing handlebars, derailleur on the frame, more racing than touring saddle (hard),
small bicycle bags, initially overnight stays in youth hostels, in the course
bought a small tent (no fly net, no double wall, my feet had to
sleeping outside...). Diet mostly "light food", white bread, glass noodles
which increased in volume in the water pot, we lived more from satiety
side dishes. Sunday dinner was fish and chips. Nevertheless, it was a super trip with
lots of zest for life, little money and little comfort.
The postal savings book was our constant companion (1.8.81 1301 DM, 26.8.81 1 DM)
The payments at the various post offices with the entries/stamps
remind us of our travel experiences, our attitude to life during this time and
that little can also be a lot.
One look is enough and the joy of life...
