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Paris-Pekin 13-14 April

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April 25th 2008
Sunday 13 April - Rosiori de Vede to Bucharest, 145 km Slept OK in the gymnasium despite some people snoring and a rainstorm at one point during the night. At 6.15 am the lights went on and we packed everything away and loaded it into the lorries and cycled off for breakfast at the same place as last night’s dinner. Not a lot there for me - lots of charcuterie and a little cheese, and ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Mikholaiv

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more