07-10-2006

Novosibirsk – Barabinsk

It was late last night. This morning I woke up around 10am and panicked for a minute: where is Nadya? It is probably a sign. I miss her very, very much. The “Chateau Migraine” we had last night made me stay in bed until 11am because of a mild headache. I have a quick breakfast and go on my way. I thank Sergey for his hospitality.

The temperature is around 2 Celsius and it still snows now and then. I still get cold on the bike. The landscape is flat and dull. I just ride. I’ve been here before and try to spot things I noticed last time.

I reach Barabinsk before dusk and check in to the hotel that was full the last time I was here. It is clean and warm, but the administrator is either not having her day or she is forced to work her. I am not sure. The fact that I do not understand all she yells at me does not make her any friendlier. The room features an interesting radiator. The bed is large and nice, but I would be much happier if Nadia were here … how I miss her.