Tired but very happy bunny today. Best bike ride of the trip so far. Cycled from Viseu de Sus to Botos – 52 miles and 3600ft of ascent – route takes you over The Pasul Prislop. Going up not as hard as I expected – nice gentle switch backs. Overcast and a little rain at times which was a good thing as didn’t get too hot. Sun came out at the top. Didn’t get a lot of views on the way up as hidden by the trees but still lovely. There is a monastery at the top. Best views started a couple of bends from the top and was a lovely ride all the way down in terms of views – not the easy swoopy descent I was hoping for though – there must have been an updraft as I had to pedal all the way down.
Very glad when I got to this wee campsite. Right on main road but not too much traffic and lovely views ftom the tent. Equivalent of £12 for camping, main meal and bottle of coke. Wasn’t sure what I was getting for dinner but turned out to be stuffed peppers and polenta – not exactly haute cuisine but tasty and filled me up.
Before I started on the uphill I passed this lady struggling along the road with a few goats and her dog.
Not much later I stopped at this market and bought some delicious cherries.
In the boot of a car, lined with plastic, at the market was some very very new animal skins (most likely goat) and bits of meat and then the penny dropped about where this wee lady was heading to – glad I didn’t see it.
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