(^106) Navojoa – Ciudad Obregon - 70km
Our Doomsday (21/12/12) ride turned out uneventful as we pedalled
further north towards Obregon. Sadly, it became a miserable ride due
to roadworks and horrendous traffic. The traffic had increased, and
we encountered a steady stream heading in the opposite direction.
Many of these seemed to be “Snowbirds” from the USA flocking
south. Others were holidaymakers in SUVs loaded with luggage,
bicycles, and other holiday paraphernalia.
Obregon was a madhouse with everyone out doing their last
Christmas shopping. Ernest made a potato salad, which turned out
enough to feed the entire village.
Ciudad Obregon – Vicam - 53km
A short 53-kilometre cycle led to Vicam and I was astonished at the
increase in traffic as we encountered a non-stop flow leading south.
The holiday season was clearly in full swing. Fortunately, we were
going in the opposite direction.
At last, I cycled through an area littered with cacti. Before arriving in
Mexico, the first picture that sprung to mind was the iconic desert
scene with a sombrero-clad Mexican beside a colossal cactus. How
wrong was I!
leana
(Leana)
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