Although I am not sure he had anything left in him after last night. A thunderstorm blew through last night that knocked the power out for the area where we were staying. I had taken a room for the rest day but the poor people who were in tents got creamed. The rain came down in buckets and created little rivers where you would never think there could be ones. A couple of them got flooded. The power for the hotel was out and they had emergency lights only. The problem was that I had ordered dinner. With no power no cooking! So instead of a steak, I got a bologna sandwich. Pretty disappointing and disgusting.
So back to my day... It was a long ride of rolling hills that just kept coming. The scenery was good but nothing new compared to other days. Sounds like I am getting jaded about great views. :)
The roads seemed to deteriorate as the day went on. They were so bad in the afternoon that I had to stop for a bit because my hands and wrists and shoulders ached from the vibration of potholes and missing pavement.
There were a couple of interesting unique things I came across today:
Of all the wildlife I thought I would see in Africa, I never thought I would see wild turkeys. These guys were crossing the road as I came flying down the hill. They were strutting around on the road and gobbling up a storm.
Look closely at the tree. See something unusual? It is the rare African Rock Tree... just kidding. :)
There is a huge boulder sitting in the crux of the tree. How could it have gotten there? Did the tree grow around it and lift it up into the air? Did someone place it there? (No signs of tampering as such). Did the high winds of a storm blow it up into the tree? (Yea, right!).
Well I have no explanation or reason that a boulder of that size and weight could be in a tree like that. Strange....
Tomorrow we ride for 117 miles! My bum can't wait.
At least you were dry and your room didn't flood. It gets more and more interesting. I didn't know there were turkeys in Africa and Rock Trees, I've never heard of.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get home your bum should try a recumbent. My must have legs of steel by now.
Have a great day on you 117 mile ride. Oh, I got in 47 miles yesterday. I was tired, but not like I had ridden 117miles.
Ray
Mike, Just caught up with all your posts since the 'Malawi Arrest/International Incident.' We all sat around and discussed your 'adventures.' I believe the consensus here in the States/Chicago is we're glad it's you and not us. (Humor!) Off to Easter Brunch with Kelli so we'll enjoy a good meal for you! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself for posting that!). Happy Easter BTW!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, and congratulations on your milestone. I read your blogs with my hands over my face peaking through my fingers! Be safe, I say prayers for you.
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Mike, same reaction as Ray. Never knew there were turkeys in Africa. I thought that they were only American artifacts, together with with Geo Washington, corn, and Walmart. :=)
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