We left our overnight hostals in the coolness of the early morning to take another way back to join the Pan American Highway. The twisty lane had it's full share of potholes, as the way in had the day before, but it also had a new selection of annoying dogs! There seems to be a continuous stream of dogs who, when not staked down in a garden, take great delight in chasing cyclists. Sometimes the are alone, other times the work as a group. Today a second rider was bitten by a dog, both riders being lucky to escape with non-puncturing bites.
Once back on the PA Highway there was another 5K to climb before the days summit was reached at 3550 metres. We then dropped down about 1000 metres before we came to Cuenca. The PA Highway whilst both ascending and descending had another sprinkling of unfinished lengths, potholes and smooth surface. Over 900 metres climbing and around 79K of riding bought us to our hotel and the slightly warmer environs of Cuenca. We are here for two nights because Friday 13th August 2010 is our first REST DAY!!
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| Not 5* but it saved packing wet tents! |
Hi Rob
ReplyDeleteI think you really deserve and must need a rest day by now! How you've the energy to write this blog, and post photos too, I don't know - but please keep it up as it's really interesting.
Very best wishes from Margaret
Enjoy your rest day Rob ! My Aunts are currently visiting us in Melbourne and we have been telling them about your trip, so if ok will forward this site to them and you may get blogs from them. Also my brother james from Shanghai and all Dale's cycling mates are very interested in your progress. best wishes Bron xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Rob,
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the blog immensely. We have just returned from a couple of nights in London. Made the mistake of booking rooms in place called The Earl Percy. Should have known better. Your Hostal (sic) accommodation in Cuenca seems pretty good to me.
Philip