Rather than putting in a long days cycling, I decided to do another half day and cycled to Yantzaza. There were some hills initially, but nothing compared to the hard work a few days ago, and once more the road was paved all the way. The scenery was all green, and for a lot of the way, I cycled through a valley with a river over on my left. Even after starting at 08.15, and … [Read more...]
Gualaquiza to El Pangui
With only a short days cycling of some 40 km in mind, I had plenty of time, and waited until the rains stopped at 09.30 before leaving. The road leaving Gualaquiza towards El Pangui was a newly paved one, and flat with it. Well, as flat as it gets in Ecuador at any rate, so the cycling was quick and easy. By 11.30 I cycled into the town of El Pangui, and booked into the hotel opposite a beautiful … [Read more...]
Day off Gualaquiza
A well earned day off even if I do say so myself ! Of course, a day off is never really a day with nothing to do. The website needed updating, there were 91 emails in the inbox (admitedly, 50% of those were trying to sell me viagra, which I am not sure would lead to a more comfortable ride), the bike needed sorting out, laundry need to be done etc etc.A quick thank you... In fact an ENORMOUS thank … [Read more...]
Indanza to Gualaquiza
Today’s 78 km was extremely tough and demanding, with 70 km of it being on the absolute worst quality gravel roads. The start of the day was perfect, with clear skies revealing the stunning surroundings that the mists of the day before had obscured.The first little section into the town of San Juan Bosco was easy enough, and I stopped there for breakfast. Leaving Bosco was where things … [Read more...]
Limon to Indanza
It was back on with still damp clothes in the morning, which is always a bit rubbish, but at least the temperature wasn’t too cold as I left Limon. It had rained heavily all night, and into the morning, so I had waited until 08.30 before setting off in order for the rains to stop. There seems to be a cut off point where the sun gathers a little strength which stops the rains in the morning. Not … [Read more...]