Day 602 14th March 2018 Santos Another day off the bike spent relaxing and taking it easy. I went for a walk on the beach and then watched Chelsea beaten by Barca in another Messi show. I cooked steak and mash and had another early night.
Day 601 13th March 2018 Santos A restful day off the bike. It was raining heavily in the morning so I took it easy and then went to the Pele museum by bus. It was a good exhibition of Pele memorabilia and then I walked back and found a bar to listen to the Orient, … [Read more…]
Day 600 12th March 2018 19 miles (around Santos) Average speed 8.4 mph Top speed 17 mph I got up at 9 for a brekkie of cheese rolls and cake with coffee. I went for a ride to find the Pele museum and around the old town before heading along the beach front on … [Read more…]
Day 599 11th March 2018 Santos A day off the bike. A day of footy. I got up at 9 for a good brekkie of ham and cheese with fruit and cake and lots of coffee and OJ. I watched the English footy high lights and the Arsenal vs Watford game, followed by the Spurs … [Read more…]
Day 598 10th March 2018 11 miles (Guaruja to Santos) Average speed 9.6 mph Top speed 23 mph I got up at 9 and had brekkie of sausage sarnies and coffee. I went for a swim in the pool and took my time to pack up. I listened to the Os draw with Ebbsfleet … [Read more…]
Day 597 9th March 2018 24 miles (Indaia to Guaruja) Average speed 10.8 mph Top speed 24 mph I got up at 9 and had a good omelette with cheese and tomato with coffee and OJ. I chatted about Brazil and USA with Rodrigo. I left at 12 and set off along the beach … [Read more…]
Day 596 8th March 2018 16 miles (Boraciaea to Indaia) Average speed 11.1 mph Top speed 37 mph A good short day with a couple of challenges. I got up at 8 and had a swim and sausage sarnie for brekkie with coffee. I said goodbye to the boss and left at 12.30 after a … [Read more…]
Day 595 7th March 2018 Boraciaea A day off. I got up at 9 and had sausage sarnies for brekkie. I went to buy a towel and ended up with a pillow case!! I relaxed at the hostel with a pool and the whole place to myself. Then I listened to Spurs lose in the … [Read more…]
Day 594 6th March 2018 30 miles (Maresias to Boraciaea ) Average speed 8.5 mph Top speed 40 mph A tough day in the saddle with a very big climb to start. I got up at 8 and cooked brekkie of omelette with ham and tomatoes. I took my time and made a few calls … [Read more…]
Day 593 5th March 2018 Maresias A day off. I got up at 9.30 and had tea before checking out another hostel with a pool, but I preferred where I am with a hose to clean the bike and right next to the beach.