had a lazy morning and took a while to get out of bed. the
previous day managed to find an awesome restaurant for breakfast. these
guys made the best rice porridge i've ever had (make that any kind of
porridge, including granma's old school recipe, sorry granny...), it
came with pumpkin, carrot and lentils, could have eaten there every
morning for the rest of my life if i could. After this visited the
internet cafe to send off a couple of emails.
On leaving the hotel asked the concierge (if he can be called one)
the directions out of the city. Quick instructions were provided and
was back on the road. lo and behold, 100m down the road there he was,
on his motorbike, another friendly escort. saying our goodbyes, with a
days rest behind me, a slight tail wind and mountains engulfing me from
east and west i was off at breakneck speed.
A little bit of drizzle late in the day caused and early halt to
the days progress. Reckon i could have done another 30km, but found a
perfect camping spot; sheltered, flat, little running stream nearby and
the serenity... rain came down all night though.