Day 5 to Butte - Part 1

Stayed in the B &B and when I woke this morning the nice lady had left coffee and cereal all ready for me! Which was really nice of her. I tried to eat some cereal but didn't really feel up to it. It was freezing so I was wearing all my clothes - which made my bike nice and light! That was kind of good - I really needed that help as I struggled like he'll on the road. Went along the highway for a bitten took off and followed an old train track - it was a fairly good climb but really sandy and into a headwind. Went through a tunnel and then stopped and tried to eat a sandwich - but I felt so bad. Ended up on a road running parallel to the highway - flat and straight and boring with a headwind - everything I hate! Then back on to the highway for a downhill to Butte - but I was so cold - shivering like crazy! As soon as I arrived in Butte I headed for Arby's - but struggled to eat and just felt really miserable! My bum is killing - saddle sores are really hurting today! Went to K Mart and stocked up with cream, Advil, cough medicine, plasters etc etc - all sorts of junk! Continued on - the ride was great with the most amazing views andI felt a little better - the climb was gradual and I finally got to the top of the pass - the views were so wonderful! From there was a series of short drops followed by short climbs - the annoying thing I was having to take my clothes on and off each time and that is something I am quite slow at. I always seem to be stopping to drink, eat or add or remove clothes - and that's when everyone seems to overtake me again! Never mind - at least I get a rest every time I stop! I have just now come down a great downhill really fast - it wad really good fun. I am just having a rest Anne a sandwich in a field at the bottom!