Day 226 2nd March
48 miles (Bouleman to Sefrou) Average speed 10.4 mph Top speed 34 mph
I was awake at 6 with the wind howling down the chimney, up at 7, brekkie of fried eggs, bread and jam with coffee and tea.
I said goodbye to Said and left up a steep drive, then along the 1.5 km track which wasn’t as bad in the light of day. I went uphill to start and with the wind at my left side. I struggled to get going and stopped quite a few times in the first 1.5 hours, many different things bothered me. I was too cold, then too hot in the climbs.
My tights were uncomfortable and I needed regular drink stops. Eventually after a good talking to, I stopped on a big incline, took off my tights, hat and thick gloves and made an energy drink. I knew there was nothing for at least 20 miles and I was pretty miserable but the change and the talking to did me good.
With the wind behind me and little things like a ladybird or birdsong or the green of the pine trees all cheered me up. Also cars and people cheering me on up the big climb raised my enthusiasm.
I arrived in Sefrou and set up camp, feeling a little better.