Day 132 Aug 19 Sun - River Camp Armavir to Rubbish Camp in Maykop

Rubbish camp on the left abt 2 meters lower than the road
Emergency campsite in the dark
A higher view of Maykop town

Turning Left to Maykop

Harvesting tomatos

Rubbish camp

Today's Distance: 121 km
Today's Temp: 26 - 34c
Average Speed: 15.9 max: 66.5
Time on Bike: 7 hr 32 min
Average climb: 2 % max: 11%
Trip Altitude: 747 m max: 509 m
Today's spending: 212 rur
Total Distance to date: 8761 km
Total spending to date: 4410 rur

While trying to recover fr yesterday 6 km short of 100, We rode into Maykop town in dark at 9 pm and landed in a rubbish dumpsite . It was indeed horrible setting up tents in the dark, with lots of rubbish thrown from the road which is about 2 meter higher than the ground where we camped. We just rolled our bikes down with all the panniers still attached to our bikes. Pushing aside the bushes,small trees branches ,we couldn't care much whether there is any snakes or animals hiding under. With amazing speed our tents were up and had ourself cleaned . Whenever everthing was settled and done and enjoying a cup of hot coffee " Afterall,the campsite is not bad " commented Heather who is normally a bit selective where camp spot is concerned. We saw a somewhat nightclub with the word "HOTEL" in blue neon light.We knew it will be expensive and both of us did not have much rubbles left. By camping under such "trying" condition , I am sure it will be a real experience for my riding partner.