KAZA 140 kms 10th September 25

KEYLONG TO KAZA

Today's ride was fantastic one of the more memorable rides. The wether was brilliant blue skies and breathtaking  scenery all day. The road was rough with many small water crossings and the road was destroyed  with the recent rains ,so it has been patched up all the way which made for a long eigjt hour day to cover 140 kms.
The last 70 kms my gears got stuck, either had 2nd gear only which was tough going up around switchbacks. Had to stop and change gear with my hand and then proceed, then stop put it in 3rd and ride the clutch and pull away, what a nightmare. Got to Kaza at 4pm and took the bike to a mechanic and it will be ready tomorrow  at noon, so may stay another day here.
Have a super nice hotel and the food is excellent, owned by some westerner. Room is large and well equipped and tastefully decorated. 



    The road followed the river way down  there.
    Stopped for some refreshments.

    View from my window, and below from the side window.




    On my bedroom wall.

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