(^100) Aguaruto – Wild camp - 75km
The weather was great and, since crossing the Tropic of Cancer, the
landscape became notably drier and the temperature somewhat
cooler. Even though still warm, conditions were far less humid making
it perfect cycling.
Following 75 kilometres of biking, a petrol station was ideal for
pitching the tents as it had a grassy patch, toilets, showers, and a
restaurant. Later, we watched the sunset over the Sonora desert,
sipping a cold Sol.
Wild camp – Guasave - 80km
The climate was terrific as the route led past large vegetable fields
and the country’s vegetable garden appeared to be in northern
Mexico. The farms we cycled past were extensive with slick farming
operations and top-of-the-range equipment. A shade cloth entirely
covered vast areas, and in other fields, individual rows were covered
to keep the sun and birds at bay.
The day went smoothly – apart from the three flat tyres Ernest had.
It started drizzling near Guasave, which made us pull in to find
accommodation, concluding the day’s ride.
Guasave – Los Mochis - 67km
We woke to brilliant weather and found the road smooth and flat past
beautiful scenery and vast fields of beans and maise. Each plantation
had its own beauty of colour and lines and it was one of those days I
was grateful to be out bicycle touring.
leana
(Leana)
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