Stage 25 villa union to San Jose de Jachal 143 k 886m rolling

Off we go 100% paved. Like an idiot I set off at the front of the fast riders and do the first turn for 10 k. Move to the back of the bunch and of course get dropped. Ruffy also drops back and we ride together and pick up Harry. Long downhill into the wind. Pass Yolanda and Chris. Road mostly straight and country rather dill pampas. 5k on the front turns. Joined up with another bunch just before Lunch. Quick lunch and the 4 of us set off. Hit a steep pass. Solid 10% plus climb. Good view of the river below. Then rolling along steadily into Jachal.
Have to stop and eat a bar as running out of fuel 10 k out. Charming little hotel for the night. Beer on tap. Had to eat a rather cheesy pizza in the square as all other restaurants don’t open till 9.
No water in the morning but was a good hot shower when we got in.