The ride was short and sweeet: didn't get out of San Agustine until almost 3pm because of the rains and laziness. i knew i was up for one good climb, but not two! plunged 1500' down into a gorge, crossed a river and in about 3 über steep kilometers was back up on the plateau. but only to do it all over again at the next river. rough roads, but my kind of riding. came across a landslide that stranded two "chibas" (remote-bound buses without doors so the passengers can bail incase of rollover; reminiscent of "romancing the stone") but was able to push through the none too happy band of strandees. i didn't expect to make Isnos either, expected to camp, but as the sun was setting i got a glimpse of the village nestled down valley and was super motivated for a shower and some street food on the plaza. Ride Stats: 38-km, 3:10-hrs (5800', 80degs -- 6050', 70degs). Epic ride starting at 3pm: two huge descents and corresponding climbs back up, each over 1200' in short steep switchback descents and ascents.
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