Shortly after writing the last, very sad, entry another twist in life’s crazy and unpredictable road occurred. Through the volunteering work I do I met a very nice lady – and we’ve become close. She’s not a ‘biker chick’ yet, and believes they’re dangerous contraptions. But I’m hopeful for her ultimate conversion. Anycase, she accepts I come with the ‘baggage’ of enjoying lengthy holidays on the bike. And she’s comfortable with that. So the serious planning for the Poland trip will soon take place in far better cheer!