I know I should very excited to enter a new country, and with the people I have talked to have only had positive things to say. So after hilly/mountainous ride to the border I’m feeling a bit well as I said, underwhelmed.
I have been a bit scared it’s been a fair time since I have negotiated a land border crossing. I rode out of Dispilio at about 7.30 sun was shining and tge views over the lake spectacular. It also seems this area is the Greek capital of their fir trade. Shop after shop of fur, who knew.
The mountains are high and covered in a forest of pine, just the kind of habit that bears live in, I saw none. But the climbs were not to arduous and when I found myself in front of the Greek customs I felt a little surprised, I thought they were at a higher elevation.
Customs were easy both sides, the police waved me to tge front of the queue.
A few Kilometers from tge customs I met a couple of Swiss guys on their way to Istanbul. I swerved over to chat, there are not many touring cyclists and it’s good to just pass on knowledge. They suggested I look round Korçë. The road was straight and I got to Korçë pretty quick and way too early to stop. But stop I did, found a hotel.
A Couple of Days Ride Outta....... 