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| Day 66, 2011/07/06 |
I was up before the crack of dawn. The desire just to get going was very overwhelming and I just wanted to get to Addis Ababa, so i could rest for a couple of days. This would be my four consecutive day of riding, under quite stressful circumstances, and I needed to get some rest. First thou, I needed to find a safe place, that I could feel comfortable in, and I am sure Wim's Holland House would be the perfect place. The first 200 km to Addis were on really amazing road. Been almost flat and, nice and wide made for some descent speed. However, the last 70 km were a nightmare! There were just trucks, trucks and more trucks! Never seen soo many on a single stretch of road in my life before. Throw into the mix some impatient, asshole, SUV motorists and need I say more! Overtaking with oncoming traffic took on a whole new level. I eventually just resorted to driving down the shoulder of the road to do my overtaking, just because it was the only saf option. After winding my way through the trucks, I eventually made my way to Wim's Holland House. I was soo exhausted that, I took the only room with an on suite bathroom. I think I deserved it!
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