We set off at 7am and it was already hot.
A double puncture set us back a long way in the sunshine. Double puncture because as soon as I’d repaired the first one my tyre deflated again. In fact, even though two of us checked the inside of the tyre, we didn’t seem to see a single strand of steel...
The road was in a terrible state for the first 40 kilometres. And the drivers were driving dangerously, overtaking in any way they could.
The road improves after the first big climb and we can start to ride a little better.

Before arriving at our accommodation, we stopped at a café in the village of Katta Ej to replenish our water supply.
Then we arrived at the Guest House we’d spotted... It’s a bit basic, but the people are very friendly and the food is excellent.