Unfortunately the heat of the day or maybe I really didn't get rid of the sickness like I thought, but it was another grueling sick day on the bike. I lost what little dinner I had last night when the pesky food staged a full scale rebellion. And the stomach was not up to even thinking about breakfast or lunch. So I am now on almost 48 hours without fuel. As someone commented, it is a highly effective weight loss program! Don't eat for two days and cycle over 130 miles. Works every time...
But on a more positive note, the scenery was beautiful. It is more rolling hills and palm trees than tropical jungle. We started the day with a river crossing. This time we needed to be ferried across instead of fording.
This is a picture of our ferry boat. Not your typical ferry.
The locals have taken to yelling, Gringo, as we cycle by. Not sure if they are meaning it as a positive or not.
Update: the lady who had the bike crash is scheduled for surgery as soon as the insurance company works it out with the hospital.
And one gentleman who left the tour a week ago and went back to Canada has been diagnosed with Dengue Fever.
This was the town we stayed in last night. It was a bit of a rough and tumble type hamlet. Didn't want to be walking alone after dark.
This was a coke stop along the route.
A couple of local girls amazed at seeing a group of cyclists.
Michael,
ReplyDeleteTake care of youself, please! You have done an amazing job, you should be so proud. I can't wait until you are back home.
Luv pam and dan
Michael,
ReplyDeleteTake care of youself, please! You have done an amazing job, you should be so proud. I can't wait until you are back home.
Luv pam and dan
Great reading... How are you feeling? Btw, per the earlier comment I made a few days back, the hills look nuts from the pics.. Can only imagine riding them.
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