In the Balkans

02 August 2004 in Split, Croatia. 5 minute read.

The Bulgarian border was much better than its reputation. Leaving Turkey actually took more time. No road tax for motorcycles. (2004-08-02 14:38 - Bergie)

Through Turkey

28 July 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey. 5 minute read.

Now in Turkey. The border was quiet but wonderfully inefficient. No carnet problems but issues with not having ten dollars for customs forms. (2004-07-28 13:03 - Bergie)

In the Caucasus

21 July 2004 in Tbilisi, Georgia. 7 minute read.

Senaki, headed on M1 to Tbilisi. Nice weather and good road. (2004-07-21 12:45 - Bergie)

The Black Sea

16 July 2004 in Sochi, Russia. 6 minute read.

Started the trip to Crimea. First gasoline break on the outskirts of Odessa, and then on the road. Sun is shining. (2004-07-16 10:50 - Bergie)

Ukrainian experience

12 July 2004 in Kyiv, Ukraine. 5 minute read.

Ukraine. The border was surprisingly fast and the nice border guards even warned me of a police radar trap ahead. (2004-07-12 13:52 - Bergie)

Head out on the highway

10 July 2004 in Bryansk, Russia. 2 minute read.

Last morning in St. Petersburg. We're packing and wondering how Kerttu will get all her stuff carried without the motorcycle. (2004-07-10 10:38 - Bergie)

Get your motor running

03 July 2004 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 5 minute read.

Heavy rain in Helsinki so we put on our teletubby suits. Odometer says 56084km (2004-07-03 11:53 - Bergie)

To the Black Sea

02 July 2004. 1 minute read.

More African Photos Online

01 July 2004. 1 minute read.

The photos still need to be titled and added to appropriate travel journal entries, but that might have to wait until I return from the Black Sea.

Travel preparations

30 June 2004 in Helsinki, Finland. 2 minute read.

This trip will be headed to the Black Sea, and possibly to the Caucasus region. Research for the Caucasus part of the trip has been going on for quite a while, but now it looks like the area might be a bit too restless for travel.