Getting back to Rostock was a lot easier than i thought it would be but boring as hell. A colleague at work suggested an alternative to catching a bus all the way and suggested i catch a bus to Kalmar and then take the train from there as they allow bikes. Was a good idea as it meant 6 hours on the bus instead of 13 and placed me in Trelleborg early enough to get something to eat and catch the earlier ferry
The ferry trip over was uneventful but i didnt get a great sleep as the walls were paper thin and the guy next door really snored! Still i got enough and was up and about by 0430 in time to get a bit of fresh air, explore the ferry a bit (stepping over the sleeping truck drivers in the corridors). Breakfast was at 0530 and we docked at just before 0630 so it was an early start
First problem was trying to get a reliable internet connection. Took me 30 minutes before i finally was registered on my mobile and able to get my maps. After that i found my first road and was able to find my way out of the harbor without getting too lost
Thought i was going to spend the day following a minor road but the bike paths were excellent and took me through woods and seaside villages. Then it followed the coast just behind the dunes before picking up a disused railway line that took me all the way to Barth.
Amazing scenery and weather
The afternoon ride was a little tougher as i was tired both mentally and physically. The bike path wandered through more glorious countryside and when i reached Stralsund i decided enough was enough and called it a day at only 1330.
Found a clean hotel, had a shower and then explored the old town. Had a meal and then headed back to the hotel to chill and grab an early night
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