Day 3

Updated map

So, ultimately the place where i got my bike in Sapporo sent the shop in Wakkanai a new derailer and set it so it arived the next day. If i understood correctly, once I'm in Sapporo, i'll be able to get me 10000yen for the part back.

Day 2 was basically going to Soya, then having my derailler break midway back, then using the old grandma bike they generously lent me to get around town, to the Wakkanai Onsen, and then back to the camp grounds.

Day 3 started with a nice conversation with an old Japanese chap, till I got the phone call from the bike shop around 10.

Then from 11 (after a nice talk with the bike shop owner) to about 6, I had the biggest bike ride of my life: arouns 90km of biking, with a few stops every few hours...

Now im in Enbetsu, if all goes well, Inwill be in Rumi by tomorrow, then arouns familiar territory in fukugawa by he next day. Met an intesting couple of marine biologists at camp. My butt hurts, I hope it dosent get worse tomorrow.