Wow, 131km and 2,411m climbing!

What a day.  The toughest day of the week, with seemingly club after climb after climb.  We reached 2,200m elevation this morning at a temp of 12.6c (54f).  That was very cool and for the first 2 hours of the day, body heat only came from tough climbs and they waited at every turn.  Our descent today was big as well but not wholly enjoyable as we braked so heavy as they were so steep.  I am not sure at the end of the day, we are exhausted and elated!  There is another 32 flat miles tomorrow into Bujambura, but that is icing on the cake. 

Quite a crowd as we prepped for departure, everyone w a bit of nervousness as we knew what waited. 

Storm clouds but thankfully no rain on us. 

Jungle on each side of us after about 30km.  More stunning beauty in Burundi. 

That is how babies are carried here and often by young siblings too. 

Very colorful attire. 

I got passed by a man with a duck!!