As I wrote in one of my recent posts here, our gangs biking trip was interrupted with water almost up to our hips. We were aiming to reach the tip of the peninsula, where there is peace and tranquility. The crown of the peninsula is a large climbable boulder with spectacular views.
But since our destination was set and we couldn't just let it go, we gave it a few days rest and headed out the same route again, this time prepared. Actually, there was not much to prepare, just backpacks with towels and a keen mind.
We set out on a nice afternoon, still too chilly out there to wear shorts, but the sun was warming our backs as we rode along the forest road we had ridden many times before.
Past the forest tower..
and the crooked tree. We completely ignored the tower this time but couldn't pass up the opportunity to climb this cool tree, since I told the kids a story from a few years ago about this tree. It was late summer, when we hanging out here with kids and I was helping them up the tree, and they totally demolished my light beige jacket, as I challenged them to climb it.
We did a quick stop at the grocery store by the road, allowing some of us to replenish their supplies for the trip.
Over the railroad, past the vantage point beside the dangerous descent and along the small path by the lake, we made it to the flooded road.
There was a merry group of tossers having a barbeque next to the flooded road, having a laugh at us as we removed our pants and carried our bikes over the water. Guess most bikers prefer pavement, but they're missing out. Forests, lakes, hills - that's where it gets interesting.
Since the kids' bikes were too heavy (what the hell, why are kids' bikes so heavy like they're from the Soviet Union era?!), we had to do two trips, to get everything over. You can see us fumbling around in the water, carrying bikes and trying to avoid the deeper sockets.
But the payoff is worth it. Serene lake views with sandy beaches and even an island in view, one could set up camp here in summer and enjoy the beautiful nature. Even more now, when the place is beyond accessible for most, the place is as good as a private beach.
My sister had once camped on one of the islands here, wish I could say the same. Need a boat or at least a makeshift raft. Or perhaps I should buy a SUP board, which would do the trick.
Swans were slowly floating around the island, approaching us with curiousity. My buddy got some nice shots of one bold swan and one of the kids got a leech on his finger. Leeches here are tiny and harmless and you barely meet them, can't recall when was the last time I saw a leech, must have been like 20 years ago.
Credz for this swan photo go to my buddy
And of course we climbed the large boulder and grabbed some snaps from the surrounding areas. You can see the size of the boulder compared to the bike that is leaning on it.
10/10 will come again.
