Botswana
Day 98 - Apr 20 - Stage 68
Thursday: Riders Briefing in the morning, where we discussed the next five day section from Maun to Windhoek.
After breakfast we left the Hotel and I cycled with Philip, while Judith cycled with Marie. Two Coke Stops, one before lunch and one after lunch, with lunch at the 82km mark.
I continued to the finish, it wasn't easy, as it was a hot day and quite boring, however we arrived relatively early at Camp. Once the tent was up and we had eaten some soup, I had an afternoon nap, which was out of the ordinary for me, but greatly appreciated.
Dry Camp, so brought out a bottle of Old Brown Sherry we had bought in Maun and a select few had sundowners after supper. Chef Errol produced ice-cream for pudding, which made the occasion more memorable.
Will be having Team Time Trials tomorrow, it will be held over a distance of 40km (from the 30km mark ending at Lunch). Teams have to estimate their finishing time and are not allowed to cycle with watches/cell phones or Garmins (Pedometers).
I have been placed in a Team consisting of Linda, Paul, Rob, Michael-2 and myself, since we are one female and four males, we are calling ourselves "The Four Jacks and a Jill". Peter Yellow, Philip, Julian, Judith and Marie will be in team "PJMs".
Cheers,
Mike T
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| Sunrise in Maun |
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| Peter and Deborah getting their bikes ready for the days ride |
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| We passed one very happy Baobab Tree along the way |
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| Philip discussing Botswana politics with the locals at the Coke Stop |
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| Lunch was a very relaxed affair |
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| The calm around the Main Truck before supper is prepared and served |
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| Riders relaxing in the shade of the Main Truck |
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| Judith having some quality time reading her book. |
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| Andje discussing Team tactics at supper time |
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