To the beaches

October 30, 2022

Today was actually the easiest day that we have had so far. It was only 37km with some climbing but nothing stupid so I managed to do it all. Before we started the ride we had to drive for 2 hours which on these roads is a challenge. Even when we started riding I think today’s roads were the worst with giant pot holes and washed out muddy sections. We had lunch on the beach today and as we left there was a tour bus stuck in a giant mud hole in the road. We had another river crossing before our final destination of Samara. We are here for 2 nights so no cycling tomorrow but some zipling and maybe a kayak tour among the mangroves.

Black bellied ducks where stayed last night.

Tim modelling his new cycling jersey. The little emblems are the shape of CR.

On the road, notice the big mud puddles we had to navigate.

Some of the gang including Tim ventured into the water

Fording another stream, that is Tim in the lead.

Me crossing with a little help from Juan Carlos.

I have some “war paint” under my eyes put there by one of the guides. It is clay from the river bed.

Our fruit at lunch, yummy. The pineapple here is the best.

Some of the gang having a beer at a local brew pub in Samara.

While loading the bus Manu (1 of our guides) and Janis a participant broke out into dance to the local music.

Today's ride: 37 km (23 miles)
Total: 104 km (65 miles)

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