Started off from the hotel al together but a big climb out when not really warmed up.
Fantastic reflections on one of the rare still days
Great country high mountain peaks sealed road. Caught up with Rachel who was by herself and needed help into the wind. She drafted for 20 k or more. Wind died and managed a great photo of snow covered peak reflected in the lower lake.
Lunch after a fantastic downhill through forested slopes. Lasted 10k or more sweeping bends 50 to 55 k no brakes. Bike is wonderful after the new bearings. No sound except for the wind in the ears and the rushing of water of the streams flowing.
Anna & I set off together after lunch uphill. Grind up. Crest the top and we look into a timbered valley with 4 condors gliding overhead. We stop to try to photograph. Beautiful.
Up again and we crest the final hill for a long 30 k downhill to the campsite. Headwind keeps us honest. A wonderful waterfall seemingly coming out of the top of the mountain. Still down and finally a snow town with a grassy campsite set amongst tall pine ripe trees. Supermarket for beers wine and local whisky for the next couple of bush camps.
Unwinding at day's end
Great dinner of fresh trout pasta followed by cheese platter and port. Ready for turning in as the first day after a rest day and getting back into cycling mode again. Early night.
Gooday Dick
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