It's a GO!!! Cairo Departure

Well we are on our way!
The first day was brutal with a headwind for the entire day. We left at 8 from the Pyramids and I arrived at camp at 6pm. It was dark and I had to set up my tent in the dark with sand blowing everywhere. I crawled into a sand filled sleeping bag and slept like a log only to be awoken at 6 by the horn of the bus. I had breakfast and was off by 7:15. I made it into camp at 3 with great tailwinds.

There are many novice riders who are finding it a challenge but are doing their best. I am so glad that I trained as hard as I did.

We are now in Safaga..a seaside resort where I was in early enough to get a hotel room and a shower. Many late arrivals need to sleep in their tents once again.

It has beem a tough four days amd more to come I am sure. We have been prepped about what lies ahead and it will test all of us in some way or another.

So far all I have seen is sand and garbage. I am sure that there is no garbage pick up at all...people just toss it.

Our campsites have been terrible but did offer some protection from the wind but we just have to live with the sand.

I apologize for any speeling errors as the keyboard is Arabic...so I have done well.

I just shared a pizza with another copule and I will go pick up some food for the next few days as we head to Luxor. It will be our first rest day and I/We all need it.I will update from there. Take care and send me your energy amd prayers. The signatures on the bike have been a Godsend as has the book of quotes.

Miss you all:-)