I am not the only one !! (update)

Update to below

Walked into BlackSea Backpackers in Odessa about a week ago, and I hear 'Hi Roland'. John had arrived here couple of days ago, bit of a surprise to hear your name mentioned just as you arrive in a strange, new place.

Couple of hours later I am sitting at a bar and Leah and Kristina walk by. Not so much of a surpise as I saw then in Chisinau too, and had arranged to meet at the hostel, but nice surprise anyway.


From June 23:
Cool, just found the first person on this trip who is going same direction as me. John from US is cycling (!!) from where we are now, Brasov in Romania through Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and into China. Not sure if our paths will cross again, but will keep each other informed. Good to find someone else who is heading the same direction

Also met Kristina and Leah last night who have just left to Chisinau, Moldova where I am heading a couple of days, they are also planning to go via Transdniestr to Ukraine after, so we may meet up somewhere. Had some advice from someone working in the German embassy in Chisinau, not to go through Transdniestr, but will still do it anyway, it's got to be done !