Heading up north

I have a little mission to go and see a condo today, and although I wasn't sure about taking the bike up there I've woken up a lot more confident this morning(or more stupid). As I'm eating my breakfast 2 lads and a girl come into the restaurant one guy is out of it and lies down on one of the coaches his feet in the air which is the ultimate insult and as the waitress asks him to sit up she can't even wake him. I intervene and get chatting to the other two. They are Russian . The girl sophia is lovely and asks me to stay and talk but i have things to do so arrange to meet her tonight for the beach exercise. set off. Its 39km each way and Google maps says it will take me an hour but I will take it easy and have a couple of stops to break the journey up. It's only 930am and the roads are relatively empty I enjoy the scenery along the coastal road and even see elephants although I believe they are part of a show here so don't stop as I won't encourage things like that. Before too long I'm on the highway and the traffic is much busier but I poodle along keeping a constant eye on my mirrors. There are 3 things I've learnt today. When you see people with long sleeves on its to protect them from the sun , as I'm cruising along at 40kmh it doesn't feel that hot but when you stop at traffic lights you burn to a crisp. Always carry something to cover tge seat with as even parked up to refuel you burn your arse if you don't, and lastly 39km is a long way to ride on a rev up and go. Somehow on route back I miss my turn and end up coming the whole way back on the motorway, but I'm back in one piece and that's all that matters. I finish my day with the a workout on the beach and buying my Phi saw (bid sister) a drink to thank her for her help.Read more