(^70) Santiago Pinotepa Nacional – Cuajiniculapa - 57km
Though still hot, I didn’t find the heat as unbearable as the previous
day. Unfortunately, Ernest had bike problems, which is not something
you want in the blistering heat. Mercifully, the way flattened out and
the scenery became lovely revealing wildflowers growing two metres
tall; beautiful yellow, orange, and purple prevailed.
Cuajiniculapa – Marquelia - 66km
At first, we were lured into thinking the day would be a comfortable
ride as it started along a relatively flat section. Soon, however, we
cycled up a long hill in sweltering heat. I watched perspiration drip
from my face onto the tarmac as we climbed hill upon hill; drip, drip,
drip, pedal, pedal, pedal. It, nonetheless, remained delightful as
wildflowers were still in full bloom and plenty of birds, butterflies and
bees were out and about.
The weather called for an air-conditioned room in Marquelia;
regrettably, the air-conditioning didn’t work, and we moved to
another place where the air-conditioning was just slightly more
effective. That evening, the temperature never cooled down, and at
22h00, it was still 30°C but it felt like 36°C.
leana
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