Author Topic: Making a beeline to Russia (Read 24329 times)

Swarm_Catcher · « **on:** 10 May, 2013, 06:31:58 am »

Not long now before I set off on my pilgrimage to Russia, and Salvatore is coming with me.

It's something that had to be done. St Zozimus was one of the founders of the monastery on the Solovetsky Islands. And St Zozimus is patron saint of beekeepers.

À lot of Solovetsky and St. Zozimus is magical, mysterious, spiritual... just like a long distance bike ride. Combining the two, I'm fainting with excitement!

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:09:55 am »

Sounds fantastic, good luck!

marcusjb · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:43:11 am »

This looks like an amazing trip. I hope you both have an amazing time and I can not wait for updates and photos! Ride safe.

Chris S · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:48:06 am »

Wow! Tailwiind all the way!

Have a great time.

bobb · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:59:41 am »

That looks epic!

LindaG · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 May, 2013, 08:23:34 am »

Have a lovely time.

Zozimus eh? Perfect.

loadsabikes · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 May, 2013, 08:30:59 am »

That looks like a fantastic trip, good luck and enjoy.
I hope the bees are doing better than here!

Ham · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 May, 2013, 08:32:44 am »

Gosh. Fainting? you must be buzzing with excitement.

Looking forward to the story and pictures

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 May, 2013, 09:30:52 am »

Quote from: Chris S on 10 May, 2013, 07:48:06 am

Wow! Tailwiind all the way!

Oh good point!

woollypigs · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 May, 2013, 10:03:04 am »

Have a great time that looks like a fantastic ride/route.

Hummers · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 May, 2013, 10:14:09 am »

Salvatore was talking about this trip the other day

What a great adventure Els.

Let us know how you get on - I assume it will be blogged?

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Salvatore · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 May, 2013, 10:25:32 am »

Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 10 May, 2013, 09:30:52 am

Quote from: Chris S on 10 May, 2013, 07:48:06 am
Wow! Tailwiind all the way!
Oh good point!

And all the way back, please.

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 May, 2013, 10:41:07 am »

Quote from: Hummers on 10 May, 2013, 10:14:09 am

Let us know how you get on - I assume it will be blogged?

I might post on here while on the road, and I'll tweet #stzozi.

The blogging will probably happen once back. I don't know, I always admired Deano who could post such wonderful blogs whilst on the road. Don't think I'll be able to do that. But I'll touch base on here with updates on how Salvatore and I are getting on. Don't think the walls of the tents will protect him from my night terrors, which I haven't told him about yet

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Salvatore · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 May, 2013, 10:53:21 am »

Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 10 May, 2013, 10:41:07 am

Quote from: Hummers on 10 May, 2013, 10:14:09 am
Let us know how you get on - I assume it will be blogged?
I might post on here while on the road, and I'll tweet #stzozi.

The blogging will probably happen once back. I don't know, I always admired Deano who could post such wonderful blogs whilst on the road. Don't think I'll be able to do that. But I'll touch base on here with updates on how Salvatore and I are getting on. Don't think the walls of the tents will protect him from my night terrors, which I haven't told him about yet .

But there'll be less and less night the further we go. The Solovetsky Islands are about one degree south of the Arctic Circle, so when we're there sunrise is about 1 hr 45 mins after sunset.

keeks · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 May, 2013, 12:16:13 pm »

Fantastic, looking forward to the Pics and the posts

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 May, 2013, 05:36:37 pm »

Promises to be truly epic.

There's not much about St Zozimus and what there is, is inconsistent. According to this site he was born about 570 in Syracuse, whereas Bartleby says he lived in the 5th century and doesn't mention Syracuse. No one says anything about bee keeping! Which is a shame.

mattc · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:05:40 pm »

So go on - how far is it?

[ferry crossings don't count!]

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:20:20 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 10 May, 2013, 05:36:37 pm

Promises to be truly epic.

There's not much about St Zozimus and what there is, is inconsistent. According to this site he was born about 570 in Syracuse, whereas Bartleby says he lived in the 5th century and doesn't mention Syracuse. No one says anything about bee keeping! Which is a shame.

Try this one: Bee Patrons

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 May, 2013, 07:32:09 pm »

Quote from: mattc on 10 May, 2013, 07:05:40 pm

So go on - how far is it?

[ferry crossings don't count!]

3300km, thereabouts. I was disappointed when I found out it was around the 3000km mark. For a long time this area was un-googleable, so it was 'far'. Now there is a limit, it's 'just over 2 LELs'.

Tomsk · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 May, 2013, 08:03:03 pm »

Fantastic!!

Have a great ride Salvatore & Swarm_Catcher. Never mind the bees, though, what about the midges?!

Looking forward to hearing all about it.

Deano · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 May, 2013, 11:44:09 pm »

It looks amazing. Keep us updated when you can, and I'll look forward to the photos and reports.

Deano · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 May, 2013, 11:45:12 pm »

Do either of you speak any Russian?

Asterix, the former Gaul. · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 May, 2013, 07:34:38 am »

Have a great time and mind you beehive yourself.

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 May, 2013, 07:36:11 am »

Quote from: Deano on 10 May, 2013, 11:45:12 pm

Do either of you speak any Russian?

I got really into learning Russian for a while, but then these last 6 weeks, I've had less time and all my knowledge seems to have evaporated. I might do a bit of cramming before we go. Salvatore has been learning also.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 May, 2013, 07:38:37 am »

Amazing!

Its 27 years since I went to Russia, well the Soviet Union. Would love to go back.

Have an epic odyssey!

Author Topic: Making a beeline to Russia (Read 24329 times)

Chris S

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