Rode from Ngapur to Katni stayed night and left at 6am for the approx 500km to Varanasi.
My worse day so far, for the first time I started having doubts whether I can actually do this. India is in the middle of a heat wave, monsoon is late, water is scarce (people have died fighting over it) and there is civil unrest in Delhi and other parts of the country all over water. Google it....
It is sooo hot, official temp. in Varanasi yesterday 45C my thermometer gave up and 50C now longer works (yes it was in sunlight but so am I)
Then there are the roads, the bike (I'm thinking of calling it Vincent cause every one asks... price) is taking a pounding and I was concerned something was going to break. The lock on my top box broke through the vibration and I don't think I will be able to get it repaired.
Finally arrived in Varanasi and booked into nice hotel with AC and a pool!!! My treat to myself. After swim and good night sleep I am feeling confident again and will spend today stripping down bike and giving it a good check over.

Kia kaha