Day 8: 3rd September 2014
Never trust your local maps! Ours was out by 30 km which in cycling terms means an extra 1.5 to 2 hours of cycling.
The day went on without much difference other than thick sand, long hills and hot sun. A normal gruelling day of cycling. Eugene seems to have his mojo going and dismissively says - "whatever, if I have to do another 30km then so be it". A farmer calls him insane to be cycling in the desert and offers him a cheque.
Because of the rough terrain we have decide to do stops at 20km intervals to replenish water and to ensure that no mechanical breakdown occurs. We are surprised late in the afternoon by Shaun, Neville and Bridgette who manage to locate us. We settle into the town which is quaint and colourful even though it only has 7 houses along the main street. Someone mentions that it is the perfect setting for a western and all it needs is 2 duelling cowboys. Tomorrow seems to be another day like today and I am also falling into my routine without hassle. Can now pitch camp in 20 minutes flat!
Good going guys!! You are amazing Eugene......such determination and strength of character....Curt, Eugene is lucky to have such a great seconder and such good company at the end of a tough day :)
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