Library Wednesday May 27, 2009 We were invited inside for some breakfast, the old lady and Daniela talked for about an hour and a half! We finally left and rode on towards Hajnowka. As we neared the town grey clouds appeared and as we reached the outskirts it started to tip it down.

We stopped to put on more clothes, as it suddenly became cold. My saddle tore further and I taped it up. We stopped at a supermarket then hid in the library, waiting out the storm. We used the internet, and were surprised to be brought over do-nuts and tea. The time came for the library to close, it was still raining. Te library then took pity on us and offered to let us camp in her Garden.

She gave us directions, as she would drive home. As we left the building we met a scruffy looking man with a bicycle, who offered to show us the way. He seemed to speak several languages and was well educated, which was surprising as he looked like a hobo. As we moved on his drunk friend joined us, then grabbed onto my handlebars when I stopped, I think he wanted money, I just repeated anglais, no understand. Daniela and the first man had cycled off, I pointed to say I need to leave, but he wouldn't let me go. eventually I was rescued by a car driver who stopped to help. I made my break away.

We reached the librarians house wet and cold. She offered us a bed inside, she was so kind. She made us a great dinner, and as it was a special occasion brought out a bottle of local vodka. She also showed us a book of the towns history she had written. It was a great evening, we watched a video of her daughters wedding, which involved a several Polish traditions, including dances, drinking games and an additional fake wedding.

We went to bed, full, happy and after a good shower.