We have arrived in Addis Ababa after some insane
cycling! The climbs have exhausted us. They never stop and once you
think they can't be anymore for the day another beast looms in the
distance.
The biggest climb is out of the Blue Nile Gorge. Its 22 km,
1300m of climbing (as per my Polar) and it took us 2:50. I'm sure it's
harder than Mt Ventoux but then we had fully loaded panniers and a bottle
of energy drink was last seen in Rome. We could not feel our legs at the
top and we were really dehydrated. Luckily we were able to buy a coke
with 5km to go.
We will post some more photos. Some have been added
for Sudan. The internet connections are not great here. We are staying
at the Taitu Hotel. Oldest hotel in the city and it shows. We will
probably spend a day or two here to recover and sort out some admin.
Full blog to follow once I can drag myself away from the delicious
coffee!!
James
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