to Belur: another fine ride

January 17, 2016

"Tea or coffee?" says the man to Patrick when he stopped in front of their house. "Coffee would be nice" Patrick replies. This is the beauty of cycle touring, meeting and interacting with the people.

We had just stopped for coffee, so this will be our second cup within 5kms. Two chairs were brought out for us to sit, and coffee was served in china cup and saucer. When we left, two roses were picked and given to Rachel.

At the lowest elevation point today, we started seeing dry flat and terraced rice field, yet the coffee plants still line the road until about 10kms from Belur. Slowly, the Ghat mountains have disappeared. We find Hotel Mayura Velapuri, recommended in Elsbeth and Martin Jarmin's blog. A nice place where we just rolled our loaded bikes into the room. Then went to have a Fosters Beer and later a very nice dinner.

There are two Hindu temples to see. Tomorrow is a rest day.

Early morning, back between the coffee......

These guys stopped and waited for us to pass by so they could take a selfie with us.

After the coffee, they gave us a snack and picked two roses to give to Rachel

This friendly family invites us in their garden for a cuppa.

Most muslim women do not want their photo taken. These girls hand me a cookie and otterpop.

Notice how the boys and girls segregate.

Ganesh in a tea stall where we take a break for tea and an egg-puff.

We sense we are nearing the edge of the coffee forests. One more shot.

Today's ride: 84 km (52 miles)
Total: 11,561 km (7,179 miles)

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