Today we took back roads as we traveled a little further clockwise on the coast. We started at a beach resort, ended at a beach resort but didn’t take the direct (busy) road.

It is interesting to see where the tourists come from for these beach resorts. The last day or two, I’ve heard more Russian and French spoken. Occasionally, I’ll hear German or Dutch. I haven’t noticed as many Chinese or Korean signs as Japanese. English speaking tourists I’ve met are more likely to be British than American. As a whole it seems more like a destination for Europeans than Americans.

It was only 69km but the afternoon was getting warm so nice to avoid some of the heat.

Example of a typical road starting out. Some traffic.

Fitness center

Lions at the gates

Drying grains, but this time in the field and on sheets

Battle mural

Quiet lane. More of our riding was on lanes like these

Make way for the herd

Cinnamon

Afternoon coke stop

An Egyptian themed beach hotel in Sri Lanka

Welcome white board with references to the Egyptian theme…

There is a standard rhythm and organization to things: park your bike, find your luggage, get your room, rider meeting to discuss the next day, dinner and then early to bed.

The medic and bike mechanic have their office hours. I had one mechanical issue (bent derailleur hanger) and no medical issues.