Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Up at 4.00am and on the road by 6.00am. By 10am had completed 45 miles. On Monday at this time it was 45 miles and yesterday 38 miles. Temperature at 6am was 19"C by 11am creeping up to 30. Now it's about 32"C. I had decided again today to stop at Lunchtime , 50 mile mark. Quite a few went in van this morning but rode the afternoon as they crossed the half way line between Cairo and Capetown. I prefer to cycle in the cooler morning. Getting up when pitch dark and dismantling tent etc is not easy ! Lovely ride through lush forests and Rolling hills. Children constantly shouting and waving. I am a bit burnt still from Monday and tummy not completely settled. Edwin, one of the support team, his mother is called Janice, so he has taken me under his wing and calls me Mama. Enjoying the journey and country but it is very taxing. P.S. If you are commenting on my post could you add your name as comments are coming up Anonymous. Ta ❤️❤️
Janice you are doing remarkably well under such trying conditions at times, enjoy the time with your newly found son 😂 Karen xx
ReplyDeleteGood that you’re finding a schedule that suits you - I would be melted at roadside 😉. Incredible adventure!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the blog and photos. Love that Edwin is looking out for his Mama!! Sooo hot Janice, you’re doing great. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, Diana, Isla. Heat is a major issue, it’s just after 10pm, in tent trying to sleep, roasting X
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Janice , but all us Belles knew that already 😊What an adventure, don’t know how you are managing to put up with that heat , but sounds like your game plan is working. Hopefully you can sleep better and that jippy tummy gets banished soon . Going to be cold here next couple of days , will will some over ! Keeeep peddling xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving your new friend Janice !!! You've not lost your touch !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHeat sounds challenging, but definitely good idea to get up and out early!
Fantastic effort J. "Just keep cycling"
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Love that we can see you moving along and how you're doing and see the countryside and local people, as well as the others in your group.
ReplyDeleteA tough start, Janice. So glad you're happy to stop at lunchtime now in that heat. You'll get more out of your adventure if you keep comfortable.
Edwin must be very happy to have you along. What a wonderful experience the whole trip must be..
Well done Janice. Keep up the sensible approach in the difficult circumstances. A fab experience and sounds like you’re enjoying it despite the challenges. L and J xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure. Love following it. 50 miles with little sleep & that heat is a challenge in itself. Hope your jippy tum improves. Fiona C Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks all. Xx
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