{"id":28709,"date":"2019-05-10T18:11:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T18:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/snailpacecycling.co.uk\/?p=28709"},"modified":"2019-05-10T18:11:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T18:11:59","slug":"day-537-camamu-to-itacare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snailpacecycling.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=28709","title":{"rendered":"Day 537 – Camamu to Itacare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 537                                                       8th January 2018
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34 miles (Camamu to B001 roundabout and police block near Itacare) Average speed 8mph Top speed 42 mph<\/span><\/p>\n

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I got up at 7 and had a walk to find breakfast, eventually I chose a place for an egg burger and coffee; really friendly staff and only 9 raeis. Then I showered, shaved and packed up, taking everything down the narrow stairs. Once away from the cobbled streets I took on the first of many hills for the day. I soon regretted not stocking up on food and drink in the supermarket as there were no shops for miles and the only bars served beer only!<\/p>\n

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No sign of a shop!<\/p><\/div>\n

After drinking all my water and eating the half pack of biscuits I had, I was desperate for water and calories, it came in the shape of a newly opened supermarket on the top of a hill in a tiny village. Guarana fizzy drink by the litre and jammy biscuits were the best I could find. I had been considering lighting a fire and cooking my reserve rations of noodles if I hadn\u2019t found this oasis. I carried on having checked the map which said I had a couple of small climbs before the big one!<\/p>\n

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Ups and downs – some very steep!<\/p><\/div>\n

It lied, the next 4 were pretty big before I hit the long steep climb up from the river, but not before reaching 43 mph on the way down. It was two lanes on the way up so thankfully I had a bit of spare to traverse, I needed it as it was my toughest in Brazil. Drivers were hooting and waving encouragement and I was happy to make it, but now I needed to decide whether to visit Itacare.<\/p>\n

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Panoramic view<\/p><\/div>\n

I had a litre of Fanta to help decide and after I\u2019d gone down a mile to find a guest house I turned back as I really didn\u2019t fancy a 5 mile climb back up in the morning. I found Ello Pousada, which I should have asked at before and was quoted 100 raeis for a basic room. They let me use their WiFi, but there was not much else around, so I asked what I could have for 80 raeis and they showed me another room which was damp and very basic. Still I was exhausted and needed a bed and at least they had good WiFi and dinner.<\/p>\n

Once again I am really struggling to order food. Whenever I order they seem to think I mean in an hour.  But if I keep drinking while waiting for them to deliver it\u2019s not going to end well. I thought  my hostess was cooking for me an hour ago!! I need food. I\u2019ve been on the road all day on a burger, some crisps and some cakes. Please feed me!!!<\/p>\n

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Dinner – a full sufficiency<\/p><\/div>\n

It was worth the wait time, a fantastic meal, but I just said to myself that I don\u2019t need any more beer. That\u2019s a first. I must be full.<\/p>\n

There are 800 miles to go to get to Rio in a month’s time; an  average of 26 miles per day, but if they are anything like today, it\u2019s going to be tougher than it sounds. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The hills are relentless, just as you reach the top it\u2019s time to go for it again to get up the other side of a big climb. I got through 34 miles today, but it\u2019s hot and sometimes there are no shops or bars for miles on end. I need to carry more food and water but that makes it even harder with a litre of water adding another kilo. I\u2019m not really moaning but I guess you all think I\u2019m having a ball!!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the plus side the Brazilian people are amazing and their encouragement really gives you a lift. I am still having a great time, while you are all freezing I\u2019m dealing with 26 c in the evening.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pousada Elllo 80 reais for a damp room!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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