Day 67 Jun 15 Fri - Kuqa - Truckstop 819km stone

Today's Distance: 70km

Temp:22 - 32c
Average Speed: 14.4
Time on Bike: 5 hr 30 min
Ave climb: ?
Trip altitude max: 1035m
Today's spending: 21 rmb
Total Distance to date: 4399km
Total spending to date:4340rmb

Today I really miss Heather,my riding partner as we had been riding together since leaving Beijing on 10 Apr.She was in bad shape and vomitted 2x last night & morning. It was indeed tough after 3 continuous tough days of doing 100km over.She was still in bed when I woke up 7.30am ,normally she wake up first and say" Good Morning, Meng!" I did not hear that but instead " Meng, I won't be riding this morning,I needed a longer rest here , maybe I'll catch a bus or train later to meet you up either in Aksu or Kashi" We had a short disscusion and agreed to communicate via internet. I had to ride as I had lost 8 days in Urumqi and also I don't intend to take bus or train as long my bike and health is able. I respect her decision and I wish her well soon.