TJ Phaserman 2 Posted April 18, 2008 BERLIN (Reuters) - Police in Germany were shocked to find a man running down a major highway pulling a three-wheeled trailer -- but even more surprised to learn he was a Polish pilgrim on a 3,000 km (1,800 mile) trek. Motorists near Coburg in Bavaria saw the man towing a load with a rod attached to his back and called police. "Officers' initial astonishment quickly turned into admiration," a police statement said on Tuesday. After questioning the man, police discovered he was a devout Roman Catholic Pole on his way home from a European pilgrimage that had taken him as far as Portugal. Inside a converted roof luggage box, which also served as a bivouac, the 35-year-old was carrying all he needed for the journey, police said. After inspecting the vehicle, officers declared it roadworthy and sent him on his way. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted April 18, 2008 I imagine this guy's in some pretty good shape. Too bad it's virtually impossible to do such a thing here in the U.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted April 18, 2008 not to mention there are actually people here in the US that would kill someone with there car without a second thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) I imagine this guy's in some pretty good shape. Too bad it's virtually impossible to do such a thing here in the U.S. Someone from my hometown just recently completed a solo bicycle ride from the Pacific to the Atlantic it took several months but what an adventure. Edited April 18, 2008 by TheUnicornHunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted April 18, 2008 I imagine this guy's in some pretty good shape. Too bad it's virtually impossible to do such a thing here in the U.S. Someone from my hometown just recently completed a solo bicycle ride from the Pacific to the Atlantic it took several months but what an adventure. I meant with hauling a cart around like this guy did. For one, police in many areas wouldn't let it on the road for safety concerns and to prevent traffic from getting blocked, and also a lot of places aren't exactly safe from people who wouldn't think twice about swiping a possession or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
