Stage 22 Hualfin to San Blass de Los Sauces 160k sealed 596 ascent

Started off on the dirt road and was just behind the strong riders. Caught them up as we got to the sealed road. They waited and we were off. I hung on and managed a couple of short turns at the front. Must have been the good nights sleep.
They were all very encouraging. I was mentally working on staying with them to lunch. Got to lunch and didn’t feel too bad so kept going. Was exhilarating as we averaged 33k / hr for the day. Managed to hang on.
Camp by 1.15 first in. Met by a couple of local women celebrating a mothers day BBQ. Food and a kiss on the cheek.
Forgot to mention was Ghillies birthday 60 th so we all crept up to her tent at 6 and sang happy birthday with me on the harmonica.
Got the lama again for my efforts so have to think about who can get it next.
Great day