Saturday 21 February 2015

February 15th, 2015 - Blue Nile Gorge - 88 km, 1820 m climb

Today we cycled down to the Blue Nile and up the other side.  
This will be a memorable day - at one point when I stopped to take a photo of some baboons, I realized that I was surrounded by them, big males, mothers with babies clinging to them and young racing around.



Baboon watching us from the cliff 





Baboons were everywhere

The ride was long and challenging but totally satisfying.  We camped at resort at the top of the gorge.  The climb was over 20 km, a lot of hairpin turns but generally not so steep (but often I could only manage 5-6 km/hour).

6 comments:

  1. Dear Karen, Fabulous pictures and such interesting commentary. I can't imagine that kind of heat. Hope the sickness is over. Take care. Kathy

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  2. Have been following along from my armchair. Did you get your camera fixed or get a new one? Love the pictures and your posts. You are amazing and hope those nasty bugs stay away! Karen

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  3. Hello Karen,
    Love the pictures and all your comments. Wish we had a little of the heat - worst winter for ice and snow in years. Always thinking of you, stay safe. Love Carole

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  4. Extreme heat must be exhausting, would welcome a little bit of it here !
    Amazing experience all around, enjoying checking in with your progress.
    Take care

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  5. I am also following and enjoying your photo journalism

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  6. very interesting!! Heat sounds intense, hope you are feeling well.
    Nicole

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