Day 25 - Red houses and station wagons - 115km- store mosse national park

Inspired by Anna we had a record early start time and one of the highest average speeds. We encountered our first paparazzi, as the regional newspaper in Unnaryd had been alerted of our arrival. We opted for the scenic route across the island Bolmso, then headed straight North for a National Park. We have passed hundreds of red houses and learned that the Swedish love of red is due to the low price as it is a byproduct of mining iron. We met the dog breeder who won day 2 of the Paris dog show and we are staying in one of his fields on the edge of the park. Vivien created an inspiring meal with roasted potatoes and grilled pork. The park is a huge wetland housing plenty of birds which we can hear in the distance. We dedicate this day to Kinga and we hope she is having a great time in India, we can't wait to hear about it.

Day 24 - Chilling at Anna Tengnäs Dream House - 0km

Today was the a day of accomplishing dreams like swiming and fishing in a swedish lake,eating freshly caught and smoked rainbow trout and walking around Anna's forest. Her parents have been great guides and hosts, and we are really thankful for their hospitality.
While doing our loundry their was a sticker 'NOANOA' on the washng machine wich reminded us about our dear Jessica's project. We dedicate this day of chilling to her and wisch her to have the oportunity to develop further her NOA project!

Interlude Photos from Amsterdam to almost Copenhaguen

Day 23 - Traveling to Tengnäs - 94 km

After our usual breakfast of fruit, yogurt, museli and instant coffee we pedaled out of the forest - that bordered the sea - towards the exposed fields of south western Sweden. We enjoyed our lunch in a small town square entertaining the tourists (and locals) with our presence. Elk were spotted as we winded through a forest of long tall birch and pine trees. And so, we dedicate today to Lucia who volunteered in ornithological park this month (LPO). We even found a Norwegian stuck in a trafic circle going round and round and round...slightly better off than the Danes that fell into the water fall at Danska Fall, or so the legend goes. Which brings us to Anna´s place, hosted by here parents. We wish you were here Anna!

Day 22 - mmmm sweden - in the forrest

in the forest, between the beach and a ufo somewhere on the west coast of sweden. Today we started the third and final leg of our journey by checking out an interesting Design Thinking exhibition before leaving copenhagen. We fought our way out of denmark against strong winds, along treacherous paths littered with canibalistic slugs and lined with stinging nettles. A short (one way!) ferry ride later we finally arrived in the promised land and our 6th country. Sweden welcomed us with friendly smiles and bitterly cold winds coming down from the arctic. We dedicate this day to Ana S as we now arrive in her second homeland, we look foward to her helping us with the swedish language!

Day 21 - 102 km - Straight finish of phase 2 - Copenhagen

We prioritized distance in order to spend some time in the capital city. The route was fairly straight with the typical scenery of wheat and corn. We happened upon possibly our nicest lunch spot yet as we parked on a rickety platform thAt stretched 30m over the shallow sea, along a pristine white sand beach. After a short swim in the frigid waters we shared a Dan-cake to celebrate Andrea's birthday, who we dedicated the ride to.
We opted for a youth hostel which was a bit of a scam as there were additional charges for everything.
We shared a few beers along the canal to celebrate the 2000km mark and the start of phase 3 of the trip "into the North". We went to an all you can eat all almost put them out of business with our bikers' appetites and our unwillingness to pay 15DKK for a glass of water. What a beautiful biking city with and incredible style of bikes, even Bjorn would go unnoticed here.
The night was warm with 5 people in a 4 person room, ventilation must have been an additional charge.
We will head for Sweden tomorrow.

Day 20 - Live and learn - Vordingborg - 96km

After looping around a bridge and tiring our fingers riging our bells to not run into tourist we finally made it to the ferry.we left our bike behind all the trucs we went up to enjoy the trip. After 45mn of eatg,chilg,playg cards and drickg coffee we went back down to our bikes to go out.What a suprise,All the trucks had turnd around...yes you got it, the fery was on its way back to G...failure. 1h30 later we were finally ìn DK! We allready had the chance to enjoy their great bike lines, windmils, cost, and endless sunset that we dedicate to our dear Hakan!