Wednesday, 1 March: Another first for me, I climb on the Main Truck, and join Murray, Bridgette & Marie (recovering viral patients) Wendy (leg wound)) and Linda (sprained ankle) who are all on the truck too. No cycling for me today - I experienced a mechanical failure, yesterday.
Judith departs Camp aboard her bicycle, she will be cycling with Suzie and some of the other ladies, and its a big climbing day! I wish her luck as she
cycles off into the distance without me (also a first for her).
cycles off into the distance without me (also a first for her).
I help to pack up Camp and depart on the truck, we get to the top of the first major hill, and we discover the Great Lakes Museum & Coffee Shop. It's also the site of Uganda's Tree of Life (supposedly one of only two in the world). TDA Head, Henry Gold, sponsors us to a cup of coffee and a pastry, life is certainly tough on the truck.
We stop for lunch at the Lunch Truck (10.30 am) and Wynand offers us samples of the Jack Fruit, definitely a strange tasting fruit, and I find it quite different to anything I have previously tasted (also a bit too slimy for my liking).
We then stop in Kabale Town to draw money at a Barclays Bank ATM, my credit card is still working! Amazing, keep up the good work @ABSA.
We arrive at Lake Buyoni Overland Resort, which is nestled between a steep hillside and the waters of the lake. Fortunately with Andje's help, we have pre-booked a room with our own bathroom, and will be staying at the Resort for two nights as tomorrow (Thursday) is a rest day.
Waited for Judith at the finish, and she comes in before four other people, she had a good day and was not intimidated by the hill climbing. You can read about her take on the day's ride, here.
I am still trying to make a plan about my damaged rim, when Sharita comes to my rescue and offers me her rear 29" mountain bike wheel. She says if it fits on my bike, I can use it until I can replace my damaged rim.
I will get Leo (our bicycle mechanic) to check it out for me at Bike Clinic time tomorrow. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and its not a train!
Team Carbo Load (AKA Team Recovery Drink) soon regroups, and we spend some quality time at the Bar & Restaurant.
Cheers,
Mike T
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| The Main Truck Ladies at the Great Lakes Museum Entrance |
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| The "Tree of Life" |
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| TDA Staff and Truck Riders having coffee and pastries at the Coffee Shop |
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| Main Truck arrives at the Great Lakes Museum |
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| Early lunch at 10.30 am - One of the perks of riding on the Main Truck |
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| Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp |
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| The Camp has great facilities |
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Lake Bunyonyi at sunset
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Wow. that "tree of life" looks amazing and terrifying at same time
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