Wild Turkey.

Second night on tour and we're in a campsite south of Live Oak at Sacred Rock campsite (there's this rock and it's sacred). Another long day of climbing even though we managed only 36.67 miles it was 1157 meters up in 70 plus degrees with the sun banging down on us all the way. Worst of all there was a spiteful headwind that had me pedalling down a fairly steep hill and sill only managing 9.5 mph. Nonetheless, the campsite is great and best of all we have access to a bunkhouse, so no problems with my single sleeping bag tonight.

The campsite is overrun with wild Turkeys were another welcome addition to my wildlife sightings and another box ticked. Dusk at the site was great, a few of us walked up to the top of the local hill where it was rumoured we'd be able to get a glimpse of the comet that's currently passing close by. As we walked up the sun was setting and the local coyotes gave voice (it's the mating season) and the evening was alive with lusty howls. although faint, the comet was clearly visible just a couple of degrees to the left of the moon. Excellent. Tomorrow is a largely downhill day so a respite for the old legs, however it's 70 miles in 90 degree heat and we'll be below sea level. We're currently about 3600ft so that's going to be quite a freewheel.

In the meantime here are some pics of the todays trip, the campsite and my bunkhouse.