Baptism of fire and rain
Trip Start
Apr 30, 2008
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Trip End
May 11, 2008
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Saraburi,
Thailand
Saturday, May 3, 2008
We started at 8am with the temperature around 30 and rising. In the moring we cycled 30 miles with some serious hills which took a toll on everyone combined with the heat and humidity. The break for lunch was very welcome, but the afternoon offered a different challenge.
Over here they call it the wet season. At home we call it Monsoon. The heavens opned about half an hour into the afternoon with thunder and streams of water rolling down the roads. We cycled through this for the last 20 miles arriving at our destination drenched and exhausted.
Tomorrow is a bit shorter than today, but apparently more challenging in terms of climbs, so we will all be relaxing tonight to try and be fully recovered for Sunday.
Comments
On your bike at last!
Sounds like a rather challenging first day - hope it was warm rain. At least you'll be nice and clean by the time you get back.