Stage 27 Tocota to Barreal 129k 695 climb 58% paved

After a stunning sunset and sunrise this morning set off on e dirt road. Small climb then downhill. Great fun as not steep but can go fast paddling to 45 k. Watch out for loose gravel and fine sand. Reach the front for e first 25k. Hit soft stuff and come off twice and almost hit jacqaline who decides to move from one side of he road to the other at the last moment.
Then a slow puncture. Pump up twice but no go. As didiers birthday we all plan to wait around the corner before the truck and come in together with party hats and hooters. So all slow. Fix the puncture and ride in with johnathan Leigh and others. Worked very well and big surprise for didier.
Johnathan Anna and I ride after lunch. Check out a stunning rock formation part way there. Temp up to 41deg with cross tail wind. Reach campground. Young kids there as per last Saturday so set my tent as far away as possible.
Trying to set up visiting zuccardi vinyard again but internet so slow keeps dropping out.
Dinner and bed early. Noise not too bad from the kids.