We are now into the pampas and it is flat undulating country with the occasional rocky outcrop. Pretty tired after yesterday so pretty much made the decision to only ride to lunch.
Wonderful Rock colours
Heavy climb out with cross wind. Hard work but then the wind changed and was a strong tail. Recon bout 50k as no wind when traveling at that pace. Touched 70 downhill on the paved road. The road changed direction a few times and I could pick what it would be like when we were into the wind head on. It was pushing me across the road in gusts and a most impossible to head into it.
Multicolored rock faces start to appear oranges reds and whites.
Alfons & Monique Dancing on the Peddles
The road turns into the wind and upward. Diedier is a legend and has found a spot in a gully beside the road. Bike goes on the roof and we pass all the guys on e road including Anna. The wind builds up from the side and we arrive at our camping spot at 3.
Rud Pushing into the wind
called a town only a few houses a hotel The wind is pounding though. Can’t be our camping spot. Really nowhere to plant a tent sheltered from the wind or really almost no ground. Stephen puts a heavy chain around his. Fortunately there is some internal accommodation and I get a room with 4 beds.
The rescue truck left straight away and picked up a full load as cyclists were walking as the wind was so strong, including Anna. Luxury a completely hot shower adjoining the room and a toilet with a seat.
Martin the legend
Most slept in the area where we were eating. Good dinner and we went off to the general store / local pub for a couple of beers and an old smugglers whiskey. No respite with the wind.
A good decision to stop at lunch time.
Now that is Wind chain holding the tent down