As I sit here tonight, I can only want for a cheese grater. You might wonder why, but the horrible sun burn I got (more later why) is pealing...and itching so bad! As we leave Salinas today, we know it's going to be one of the shortest mileage days we have on the this trip. We are suppose to tour Salinas before depart, but honestly we are way behind schedule. One of the tours was a cheese factory. As I stood at the Safeway grocery store ttonight at home, I realized how much I enjoyed the local cheese made in Ecuador. Alas, no Ecuadorian cheese to be had in the States. We just can't have another after dark appearance on this trip, so regretfully Bruce and I skip the tourista things in Salinas. We are rolling way late this morning, as it was such a late night last night. For two, nobody wanted to leave to warmth of their beds as the room was a balmy 56F! |
Lastly, we've been communicating (albeit slowly) via Google Translate with the local mechanic. Seems that one of the DRs lost the front brake. After a bit, Freedom Bike Rental is able to scurry a mechanic or two to the hotel for us. If the bike can't be fixed, they will bring another one out and trade it. Since the situation appears very well in control, Bruce and I are riders' up by very late morning, but still before the required departure time.
Court did a great job with the pre-ride brief. However, the riders should pay more attention as we thought today was the steep ascents challenging day. Instead, we were treated to a leisurely gallop.
Court did a great job with the pre-ride brief. However, the riders should pay more attention as we thought today was the steep ascents challenging day. Instead, we were treated to a leisurely gallop.
These little piggies were so adorable. However, this was the second act of aggression we had in Ecuador. It was remiss of us not to look for the mama sow. About the time we turn the bikes off for the picture, she comes charging out of the bush. She's big girl, probably topping that scales at 600-800lbs. As soon as she clears that bush, she drops her head and crow hops. The next crow hop is going to end poorly for us. Luckily, she stopped as quickly as she started.
Fertility all around on this side of the Andes
I don't know how we didn't end up with a bike covered in feathers either!
| Apparently Bruce on Husquvara Terra is as sexy as the hen. Notice the baby turkeys and the hens about 1/2 way through the vid. |