| Manna to Bintuhan | |||||
| Date: | 02-09-2014 | Time: | 03:27 h | Σ Time: | 74:26 h |
| Distance: | 75 km | Σ km: | 1586 km | Temp: | 22/38 °C |
| Up: | 546 m | Σ Up: | 15211 m | Calories: | 1274 kcal |
| Down: | 567 m | Σ Down: | 15134 m | Σ kcal: | 35648 kcal |
| Conditions: | Perfect for an enjoyable short ride. Small rollers and very scenic. Lunch at 60 km in paradise – at a lonely beach with fishermen around. | ||||
An easy day, just cruise along and enjoy the privilege to be cycling here. Lots of photo stops and interaction with kids waiting at their school yards for ‘strangers’ on bicycles. I can’t simply rush past them. I need to stop for some handshakes and miles. At 42 km I slowed down at a big wedding ceremony. I was immediately surrounded by the party guests and everyone wanted a photo with me. Soon Andreas, todays sweep arrived and we both were invited into the tent, treated with cakes and juice and asked to get on stage to greet the young couple,speak to the crowed and dance. So the time went past and luckily it was a short riding day, so we had all time of the world to stay longer. The lunch site at 60 km was a dream location. Right at the beach under palm trees with lots of shade. Fishermen around and women roasting the catch. No one was in a hurry and almost everyone had a nap at any given spot. Only 15 more km to go after lunch and the beach at Bintuhan was waiting for a swim … (more in additional posts to come)
