From Nile Camping to Desert Camping (near Faruq)
Good, exhausting day. These may seem like short distances - 50-60 miles - but think of the conditions. Sand, sand, sand, and corrugated stuff. And rocks. Not roads, just tracks. And hot, hot, hot.
Was hailed a hero :) when came rolling into camp at least 2 hours after the last person before me (and Jack who was riding sweep and heroically rode by my side the whole afternoon). Told people I was officially tired. These sandy, currogated roads are amazing. Had to get off the bike and push it through sand many times.
No donkey rides today, but a great day nonetheless. Sudan is the greatest and the people are superb! Got lost today in the town of Faruq. After going about in circles for a while, Jack kindly suggested that I sit while he scouts things out. Two nice, lovely-dressed women came over to find out what I was doing, sitting against a wall. I must have looked quite a sight. Already really tired. Dirty. Filthy. Felt like Pigpen from Peanuts, walking around in a cloud of dust. These ladies were really nice. Didn't speak any English, but managed to pantomime that they wanted me to eat and have tea with them. Actually, they said the word "chai", which means tea in Arabic. Tried to explain that I was waiting for my friend, but couldn't get that across, until ... Jack showd back up. Then they smiled greatly and said, "ooohhhh." You see a lot more women walking around in public places in Sudan than you do in Egypt. Also, I like the way they dress - bright colors.
------------------ TODAY ---------------- TOTAL
Cycled ------------ 90 km (56 mi) -------- 1,131 km (697 mi)
Sagged ------------ 0 --------------------- 202.5 km (137.5 mi)
Total -------------- 90 km (56 mi) -------- 1,333.5 km (834.5 mi)
In saddle ---------- 7 hrs 39 min ---------- 72 hrs 1 min
Ascended ---------- 1,150 feet ------------ 12,300 feet
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