15th Jan

Up and at em but slowed to a stop.15th Jan.
Well woke up at six still thinking about elephants, oh dear do my thighs hurt, elephants are big. Walked about like a cowboy, had breakfast and packed bike. Off to Sudwala caves, the oldest caves in the world????
Headed off along a rather pleasant road, filled up, carried on, got stopped by the police.
Good morning sir and how are you?
Good morning,I am good and you?
I am fine, saw your number plate, where are you from?
The UK?
Ahh good, is everything ok?
Yes I am just off to Sudwala.
Very good, have you come through these places (pointing at stickers)
Yes sir, having a long holiday.
Very good, just wanted to make sure everything is ok with you, have a good time and ask us if you need help ok.
Thank you I will.
And off he goes, climbs in car.

Headed onwards, more great smooth twisty but just rolling hills and into the turn off. Tarmac for 1 km, then concrete up some steep hills and then the car park, gravel. Parked up and wandered to place, hotel so booked in and then went to caves,

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guide knew less than me, stalactites are rock formations?? Thought they were calcium.
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Pity as the caves are brilliant geographically but guess most people want the stories and not the facts. He could not answer questions. However the lady in the payment desk was great, gave me a sticker for the bike and chatted about the elephants yesterday, she even wanted to see the photos.
Also went to the local dinosaur park, built in the 70s and never updated, bit disappointing really, all in all after yesterday going downhill but 24 degrees no rain and great place to stay, views are stunning, internet, That is it, thanks.
Ok people and my thighs need a long hot soak.