Wow, what a difference a day makes or should I say border. We had a 94 mile day with almost 2,000 feet of climbing. Sure felt like a lot more than 2,000 feet. What a difference was the temperature. We have been complaining because we have had to layer each day due to the cold. Well not today! Today's ride the temp hit 85 degrees. I want the cold back. :)
It was so hot that it was hard to keep hydrated. But it was a good ride. We did a little over 50 miles before lunch. It was the 44 after lunch that really took it out of you. That and most of the hills were in the afternoon. The landscape has actually turned quite mountainous. The roads in Sudan are more chip and seal than Egypt, so a bit rougher of a ride. I gave all I had today and coasted in on fumes. Tomorrow is another 90+ mile day. Not sure how we can have so many 90+ days and the average daily mileage for the trip be in the low 70's. Go figure!
The SIM card I bought for Egypt must have had a GPS chip in it because it literally stopped working at the Egyptian border. A mile before the border yes, after the border... no.
We had a fabulous dinner last night. It was cooked by the locals. We had chicken and beef kabobs, BBQ chicken, rice and French fries. For my Coast 2 Coast friends, it tasted like it came from Ann's kitchen. I sure do miss her cooking on this trip because nothing else has tasted as good. The food has been just fuel and not the flavor of tasty food as Ann's.
The terrain is getting taller
Looks like west Texas, ha, ha. I bet you do miss Ann's cooking, I do too. Keep it up, you are doing amazing, the stories you can tell. Take care, Kristy P
ReplyDeleteIt looks a little desolate. And Toasty! Wear your sunscreen! Does your SAG truck provide water if you run low - how are you staying hydrated along the way - Not too many gas stations around that allow you to buy water I would imagine. There is a small contingency of North-Kinney followers that are reading your blog quite religiously. We all talk via text, email or phone about how great your trip is and how much we enjoy following your progress. Thanks for keeping us entertained! :) Be safe! Pam North
ReplyDeleteThe roads are better than I thought they would be. How do you get enough water? I can't believe you have to carry it all your self. Ninety miles day after day is going to take a toll on you or it would on me. That plus my 13 or 14 miles per hour would leave me with little recovery time.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog and pictures. Keep up the good work.
Ray Van Ostran
Hey Mike, How far are you from Khartoum? Where will you enter Ethiopia? Will you be taking the Blue Nile Route. Your Journal is a super tour of alot of Africa! Amen on Anne's cooking! Keep up the great Stamina.
ReplyDeleteLinda and Bob