The ride started off gently enough as we passed along a quiet road through fields of sugar cane and sunflowers and past paddy fields, pausing only to dodge the numerous ox carts that seem to be the preferred mode of transport for the farmers in this region. Plenty of refreshment stops were laid on to no problem keeping topped up on the journey. Then we got to the start of the 11km challenging hill section, which proved particularly exhausting. But everyone made it to the top for a very well deserved drink stop. Then on for a further 30km or so through some really spectacular rolling hills, with the red earth contrasting vividly with fields of turquoise flowers. At our final refreshment stop we were all fairly weary and opted for a transfer in the van to the final destination of Kalaw, where we had a well deserved lunch and a beer or two.
The day ended with a tour around a couple of monasteries to see, inevitably, more Buddhas.
Apparently today's ride was the most demanding of the whole trip, so hopefully tomorrow's ride will be a bit more relaxing.
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