Crossing the Caspian Sea - All Aboard!
The Silk Route bikers, their bikes, all the gear and the trucks are all safely stashed aboard the Merkuri 1 and are crossing the Caspian Sea - bound for Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.
450 foot long, with 3 decks above the water, Merkuri 1 has been described by the riders as a 'cruise ship' complete with cabins, cold drinks and views to enjoy.......especially those of the oil rigs all round!
The riders are feeling rested after a day off in Baku... so with the 18 hour ferry crossing and another rest day in Turkmenbashi on Tuesday, they should all be feeling dangerously fit before riding out once again on Wednesday to explore enigmatic Turkmenistan.
For now, the riders are reading their books, listening to their music, chilling with cold beers, enjoying cool breezes, catching up on some sleep (there are some party riders in the crew) oh... and of course... eating!
Another day in bike heaven! Life on the TdA Silk Route is good!
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Posted August 27, 2007 by Shanny Hill
Azerbaijan |
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