Up another mountain pass today even more steep and sustained than the last. After a few easy km the road then wound relentlessly skywards up 24 numbered switchbacks. We forgot that it was sunday, which was a bad day to choose to do this popular route. Unlike the last pass, where we were almost the only ones on the road, this time we were joined by a multitude of cyclists and hoards of muppets on motorbikes. Yet again the scenery was stunning, towering cliffs and jagged peaks loomed on all sides as we made our way up to the 1600m summit. Looking down the other side we could see the road dizzingly far below in the valley bottom and we eagerly allowed gravity to take over the effort and rolled on down. We continued down the Soca valley whose river bubbled beside the road with the now familiar turquiose water tempting us to swim. We arrived at our camp tired, hungry but well content.
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Total Distance Cycled : 3267km
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Daily Distance Cycled : 58km
Ascent : 1058m
Time Cycling : 5h
Journey Time : 9h
Average Speed : 11.8 km/h
Campsite : N 46°19'52.0" E 13°34'21.3"
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Please send hedgehog by DHL to eat slugs on allotment. VG
Think I could handle a hedgehog (Callie, are you sure it wasn't a mookie?)better than a badger but don't let's place bets. Slovenia sounds brilliant, especially with motorised transport. I want to see the turquoise water you describe so lyrically. Perhaps the tourist board would like to sign you up. Lots of love, non-camping Mum
Had a good weekend in OC. Jeremy and Sharon tied the knot - as the sun was setting over the ocean. Spent most of the weekend sitting on the veranda at the back of the house as it was HOT and sunny watching the world go by and taking a dip in the pool every now and again.
This week is a 4 day week as have 4th July off - the day the Americans celebrate the fact that they kick out butts!
US family is looking forward to meeting up with you. We tried to call but could not connect!
love BigSis
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