Crossing the road back over the lagoon taking us to the main road beside the Gulf.The lagoon flows into the sea at this point enabling the local fishermen to have direct access to larger fish stocks,
The reason the roads are so empty is because there is a toll road further inland which enables the lorries to reach their destinations faster; also there is nowhere on this two day stretch big enough to need deliveries from large lorries. We have seen a few abandoned places like this; a pity really given their stunning location.Anyone want a beach with palm trees all to themselves?Floppy hats with flaps are a must now; temperatures are well into the 30’s in the shade.
We thought initially this was a breakwater that the Pelicans were using as their perch…………….it soon became apparent that it wasn’t a breakwater although it has clearly been man made.If only all our drink stops were this well situated? We would probably never cycle another kilometre? The only resort open in a 60 km ride. There were three other guests having lunch in a place designed to accommodate 100 diners. We were only there 20 minutes much to their disappointment. We were ‘burning daylight’ and had 40 km still to go.Pampas grass reappearing unexpectedly.
Champoton. The first sunset we’ve seen since leaving Spain, and what a special one it was?Champoton is the first sizeable town we visit since leaving Carmen and attracts many lorries so it looks like we shall once again have company tomorrow.
Mexico and Belize 