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A Better Day

On May 21, 2018Jan 21, 2019 By KevIn GR5Leave a comment

Day 23 – 19.5 miles to Machtum

Last night it rained. Real rain. Hammering down from 1.00am to 5.00am, so not much sleep again.

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Making my Miles

On May 21, 2018Jan 21, 2019 By KevIn GR5Leave a comment

Day 22 – 20 miles to Born (Sun 20th)

Still following the same river and the same road. My earlier comments about the terrain getting easier were sorely tested today.

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A Good Day Turns Bad

On May 19, 2018Jan 21, 2019 By KevIn GR5Leave a comment

Day 21 – 21.5 miles to Bollendorth

…but then turns out alright.
Another day of 3200ft of up, but today the inclines were less steep allowing me to get into a pace, so I was a lot less tired.

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Luxemburg is not flat

On May 18, 2018Jan 21, 2019 By KevIn GR52 Comments

Day 20 – 18.5 miles to past Vianden

My calculation of ascent yesterday was not right. I had double accounted for one hill, so the real summary is 18.5 miles and 3200ft of up.

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3 Countries in 1 Day

On May 18, 2018Jan 21, 2019 By KevIn GR5Leave a comment

Day 19 – 22.5 miles to Dasburg (Thu 17th)

My resupply parcel is on its way (thanks Kev/Nick). I emailed the recipient. Still OK, except no vacancies on my expected arrival Sat 26th. Can do Friday = hard work, or Sunday = too late. Have decided to go for the Friday.

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