Today's route promised to be spectacular, even if it was mostly off road....
Tried to get a pic of the Eka landlady, but she wouldn't have it ....
Said our goodbyes, and fought the Batumi traffic for 30 mins before leaving the city behind, and climbing into the mountains. Took loads of photos, so here are just a few (click on a pic to enlarge)... ...
Stopped for a brunch and had this local speciality ... egg, melted butter, and cheese ... cholesterol city!
Then the road tuned into a stony gravel track for about 50 km... that gave the arms a workout...
And finally back to tarmac ....
Was a long day, but certainly worth the time spent on the track.
Got into Tbilisi and the Red Fox Guest House, run by the delightful Tamara.
Met up with Alan Welburn who is the third guy from the UK , and will be riding through China with us. However, as Alan rode our route back from Thailand last year, he leaves in the morning heading for Tajikistan and we will meet again in about 2 weeks time.
A day of rest tomorrow.
Tried to get a pic of the Eka landlady, but she wouldn't have it ....
Said our goodbyes, and fought the Batumi traffic for 30 mins before leaving the city behind, and climbing into the mountains. Took loads of photos, so here are just a few (click on a pic to enlarge)... ...
Stopped for a brunch and had this local speciality ... egg, melted butter, and cheese ... cholesterol city!
Then the road tuned into a stony gravel track for about 50 km... that gave the arms a workout...
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| 2000 mts - top of the pass |
And finally back to tarmac ....
Was a long day, but certainly worth the time spent on the track.
Got into Tbilisi and the Red Fox Guest House, run by the delightful Tamara.
Met up with Alan Welburn who is the third guy from the UK , and will be riding through China with us. However, as Alan rode our route back from Thailand last year, he leaves in the morning heading for Tajikistan and we will meet again in about 2 weeks time.
A day of rest tomorrow.