Got up at 4.30 and had to drag the poor Dutch guy out of the bed (he was still pissed). The first half an hour, we were walking in the dark with touches. Only 5 of us were setting out on the second leg of the trip - 2 Swedes, an Ozzie, the Dutch guy and myself. About an hour and a half to the hike Tom, the guy from Holland, realised that he had left his money belt with his passport at Sirena station, so he returned alone (not the safest idea…). I think last night’s rum had something to do with his memory. Nearly stepped on a black snake which quickly disappeared into the bush – “no worries” here, the Ozzie works in a wildlife rescue centre at home and is used to dealing with snakes. The hike was more challenging and longer than yesterday but with a smaller group and mostly fit males we managed to finish by 1 o’clock. A taxi had been pre-booked for 3pm, but it has arrived early interrupting a siesta sleeping session. We drove through approx 25 rivers to get to the main road, past funky birds and green iguanas. A shower and an Italian meal followed by few beers was exactly what was needed. Painful legs hopefully will not effect my chase with the time tomorrow. I need to be in San Jose airport on the 6th (not an easy one). Cycled 0 km in last two days, walked 42km.
Total odometer at the mo is 2544km
Total odometer at the mo is 2544km