An explanation…

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I thought I’d be able to take some nice pictures and post them for you on this trip, as I’ve done on so many trips before, but this trip is unlike any trip I’ve ever taken, and now that we’ve been successful, I can tell you why.

This time, the purpose of the trip has been to drive donated vehicles from London to L’viv Ukraine, which the Ukrainian people will then use to help in their effort to repel the Russian invasion. Given the situation, we all figured that the less we said about it beforehand, the better.

So, since we arrived in London last week, five of my best buddies and I took three days to drive 1200 miles across Europe in three pickups and an SUV, and I just haven’t had much time for anything else.

Now, I know that 400 miles per day might not sound like too much, but there was something every day that soaked up a few extra hours: taking the ferry across the channel, shopping unsuccessfully for a part and eventually just jury-rigging a fuel line repair, crossing the border between Poland and Ukraine, etc., etc.

Anyway, as I mentioned above, we have made it, without any tickets, scratches, or dents, and we are now taking the scenic route home, so I have a hope of finally getting some pictures for you soon.

Thank you for your patience, and Слава Україні!

Published by Andrew Dressel

Theoretical and Applied Bicycle Mechanic, and now, apparently, Amateur Naturalist. In any case, my day job is researching bicycles at UWM.

9 thoughts on “An explanation…”

  1. Congratulations on a job well done! Bravo to you and the other guys. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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  3. So glad you checked in. Knowing the nature of this trip I was just a tad worried. Looking forward to seeing you when you get back with lots of stories!

    Lois and Drew

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  9. Thank you, Andrew, so much for your efforts on behalf of the Ukraine. Good on you for doing this most helpful deed. I support you, and appreciate you. And your bird photos are always awesome as well., Best wishes and safe travels, Jean G.

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