Day 7 – Sufferfest
Our first glimpse of the beach
I can not remember a day in the distant past which felt this tough. No laughter today at the top of our relentless climbs on another stretch of brutal road, -just blank stares by all. My back did not cooperate today and I was reduced to stopping on all the climbs to stretch. Very frustrating as my legs have felt very strong thusfar. We rolled into El Tuito after 4 hours and only 28 miles of riding. With our loads and poor road quality and endless steep climbs we are reduced to a crawl but if done again I would not change the route at all. We´ve made many new friends and encountered Mexico in a very raw way and >I have a renewed love and respect for this place and these people. Its been a brilliant adventure and a part of me will be sad to end it tomorrow.
Top of the hill laughing fit
We head back to Punta Mita to end our ride and meet up with my family for a few days of surfing, fun and exploring. I´m certain I´ll be back at you with closing thoughts as I process all that we have experienced.
Best from El Tuito Mexico,
Terri