Mikhail was kind enough to take us around Novosibirsk to see the sights yesterday afternoon. We visited a 100 year old cathedral monument that had recently been restored from the destruction during the Second World War. We also visited Lenin Square and the opera house in the center of town. It was pissing rain and the weather was very cold - about 7c or 45f. I'm glad I had brought a rain jacket that came out for the first time on the trip. All the other days it had rained we were riding or in our tents. I think Ken and Mark wished they had brought a rain jacket as they looked a bit cold. Mikhail also shared video of his motorcycle trip/Honeymoon to 30+ countries across the Middle East and Europe from 2011. He rode an Africa Twin with his new bride and his parents were on a Gold Wing. It looked like an amazing trip!
Later that afternoon we visited Kiril at his shop and it turned into a social gathering BBQ when fellow bikers and friends arrived at the shop with provisions - chicken, sausages, fresh veggies and watermelon. Of course there was the requisite vodka and assorted bottled spirits. Later a group of tattoo artists showed up to join the party - I think they had been partying on their own for some timed before they arrived as they were quite pissed (Mark and his English/Australian terms are starting to rub off). A bit later we decided to head back to the hostel - one of the Free Riders had not been drinking so gave us a ride. Another good night with new friends.
Another feast.
The Free Riders
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