(^80) Kannur – Payyoli – 64 km
The Kerela coast was flat, the weather pleasant, and the going significantly
more manageable as the route led past palm-fringed beaches and the 16th-
century St. Angelo Fort.
Coming across an idyllic beach, we pitched our tents and enjoyed a peaceful
afternoon. As our camp was near a sizable village, we had hordes of spectators,
watching keenly from the moment the three of us arrived. The word must’ve
spread as soon more came. Once Ernest lit the stove to start cooking, the
women watched in amazement. The MSR stove could’ve been the Apollo 11
due to the attention it received.
Payyoli – Calicut – 48 km
This wasn’t Amanda’s day, as she was sick shortly after breakfast and was
nearly knocked down by a bus. Soon afterwards, she dropped her camera bag,
which almost got flattened and it was a miracle that Ernest retrieved it from the
traffic. There was, however, no rest for the wicked, and we pedalled to Calicut.
The seasonal holidays further complicated our hunt to find an abode.
Eventually, a guesthouse with four beds was discovered. The remainder of the
day was spent doing the usual chores.
leana
(Leana)
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