Sorry folks, but after 87km of cycling you tend to lose touch with your nether regions.
Last night we had a lovely meal at a local restaurant in Takeo. I have to make special mention of the awards as Andy our Australian Guide had a double nuffy nomination. The main one was for taking off without his helmet and glasses. Sokhom received the honorable award for hanging back with Leah, now nicknamed the "Riverton Express".
Last night we had a lovely meal at a local restaurant in Takeo. I have to make special mention of the awards as Andy our Australian Guide had a double nuffy nomination. The main one was for taking off without his helmet and glasses. Sokhom received the honorable award for hanging back with Leah, now nicknamed the "Riverton Express".
Our guest house was quite comfy but had no hot water. Climbing two flights of tall steps was a killer after the days riding. Some of the guys decided to have a party in one of the rooms. It only lasted for 15 minutes as most people were so stuffed and Sokhom's jokes were really bad!!!!
This morning we headed out early again, 7.00am, after another hearty brecky of omlette and french bread. The road was sealed almost all of the way but it was still quite rutted. We spent most of the ride in the gravel/dirt beside the road as this gave you the smoothest ride. We road 70km before lunch, stooping a couple of times at various peoples places. At one place we met this delightful 85 year old dot of a women. As with every stop we tend to have heaps of people gather around us to see what we are doing. It really does make you feel like you are a zoo attraction at times.
This morning we headed out early again, 7.00am, after another hearty brecky of omlette and french bread. The road was sealed almost all of the way but it was still quite rutted. We spent most of the ride in the gravel/dirt beside the road as this gave you the smoothest ride. We road 70km before lunch, stooping a couple of times at various peoples places. At one place we met this delightful 85 year old dot of a women. As with every stop we tend to have heaps of people gather around us to see what we are doing. It really does make you feel like you are a zoo attraction at times.
At one point prior to lunch Maria decided to do a double somersault with a twist over the top of her handle bars. Her dismount was a little bit off though. She had been trying to overtake a motorbike on the side of the road and her bike stuck into the tarseal and gripped. What an amazing woman though, she got back on and continued to cycle for the rest of the day.
I am also happy to note that Bob has not sustained any more injuries. This is mainly due to the fact that he has been travelling in the van.
We had a stunning picnic lunch, of fried rice, inside a temple building compound with monks and several others looking on.
After lunch we cycled the last 18km into Kampot. An older township, quite dirty and full of hustle and bustle. Several of the team have gone off to the seeing hands massage. These people are blind.
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