Not all factor 60 spf is good.

Such a relief to stop early yesterday, with a measily 75kms done I had so much time to relax and sort out supplies. I rode hard and finished by about 10.30. I did something i have seldom done before, i checked 2 hotels and went to second cheapest. I know amazing.

I really find it a struggle to do anything when i stop. I can be sociable to people when talking but i really just want to go to my room and curl up.

My room had no windows so getting up on time was complicated. Obviously i have a reasonable idea but seeing the light come up is best. I was downstairs 20 mins too early and sat at reception for that time.

I am riding the old national road its paralell to the main road with absolutely no traffic.

I bought some factor 60 sunblock smothered myself this morning. Unfortunately i think it does not work as well as the factor 30 i brought from Greece. My arms are red. I think i will have to wear a long sleve top tomorrow, it really will be hot.

I was sitting on a stone sheltering from the sun in the shade of a oil can rubbish bin (oh the salubriousness my life). When 2 motorcyclists stopped. One Aun from Pakistan and the other Alex from France. They had both just ridden through Saudi Arabia, multi month tours. Serious efforts 👏. Now on to Salalah as i am. I fear they will be gone by the time i get there. But we talked travel for a long time. I really enjoyed their company.

Then as the sun started to dip we went our separate ways.