Packed & out early. Plan was to find a nice hot breakfast so made do with a thick layer of Nutella on a tortilla. Soon to learn the nearest place was at Wallis, 25 miles on, over challenging pass in 45C.
Simple mountain solution to stop a building falling down
I tried cycling the climb but 9 miles up & gave in.
Right at the summit of Dobbs Pass, heading in the opposite direction came Ashley & Kelsey.
First bikers in days – it was a great moment. We took pictures, shared blogs & stories & went our separate ways. Short but very nice. http://www.Chasethechaffe.blogspot.com
Entering Wallace
Made it to Wallace for 2:30pm & found my breakfast at the 1313 bar. Great place – highly recommend for food, service & atmosphere.
My arrival coincided with the Blues Festival. Motels were $300 & All CGs were full. I got to share a pitch with a camper van so all was good – as it usually does.
Evening was very gentle. Back outside the 1313 bar in the warm evening air, with a few beers, blog writing & listening to Blues music drifting down the street.
Also acquired a little company to keep me entertained. These friendly ladies are my latest blog followers who have promised to spur me on as I head south.
Callie & Jan(?) introduced me to their gang to round off a very nice evening.
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Oh just the 4 ladies then …. a right proper Kris Marshall of Love Actually ?!?
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Hay, I was just sitting, writing my blog, listening to the street music & they joined me. They made for a very pleasant, civilised night – just what needed!
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We are in London on the train going back to Jo’s Robs daughter after seeing Tina Turner . Really fantastic . Anyway JOHN it all looks pretty amazing and as usual you are meeting nice people . Xx
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Hi Linda, surprised Tina Turner is still going. One of mums favourites.
Starting to gradually move down & see some great places. Heat is the killer – every mile up is major effort. Still, the 20-30 miles downhills are a very nice reward.
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Hi John love the blog and the party girls, doesn’t seem to be as meany fellow travelers on this route, keep in touch, rid carefully Brother
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Yes, must have been my natural deodorant!
Most days the trails are completely empty. Quite different from last year. Could be the 40C temperatures. Make the climbs bloody hard work.
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