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Day 4. 37km (77406kms 7yrs)

I don’t think it rained overnight but come morning the tent was saturated with a heavy dew. I’d chosen this spot in part for the lovely beach armchairs I imagined I’d ‘work’ from, but the previous evening’s rain and now the morning’s dew had left them saturated. Instead I pottered about hanging tent parts on lines intended for kiter’s wet gear. Being completely still, they showed no signs of drying until the sun finally peeked out.

Today I would climb Rhodes’ only serious hill (if following the coast). I was coming at it from the steeper side but anti-clockwise around the island means better views of the sea. Before that though, I enjoyed a lovely ride at sea level along the coast past several goats and a few fishermen on the pebble beaches. As I began to climb I felt okay about it, my legs having had a rest yesterday. A village halfway gave me the opportunity for some groceries and a chat with the friendly locals. How could I have forgotten how popular my Greek name is around here? 😆 I should really lead with it. When asked, I replied ‘Helen’ a couple of times to confused faces until they corrected me; “Elleni!” to much rejoicing from the shop workers and men gathered at the table.

Towards the top I began experiencing some sharp pain in my right knee. I’d had the seat too low a couple days ago but there was no reason for my knee to complain now. I persevered favouring my left leg a little. Once again I had been slower than expected and my ambitions of catching sunrise from the coast were evaporating quickly. At the second little church I tried I was able to fill up with water and was now free to camp wherever I chose. This little church being unlocked, and with only 20minute now ‘til sunset I chose that very spot.

Conscious that the church was very clearly tended I waited sometime before I felt comfortable getting comfortable inside.

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