The day off from biking went by much too quickly. Laundry did get washed,email was updated, the post office got a visit, some pictures got developed, and a few pages were started in the scrapbook.For folks that know me well, I do appreciate an email once in a while. When we do get some down time, I often check it and I'd love to hear from family and friends about what is going on in their neck of the woods.
A good portion of our morning was taken up with a change a flat workshop. (I could have used this BEFORE rear flat tire number one on the first day of the trip and front flat tire on the second day of the trip but better late than never!) It was also the first time that I was shown how to clean the grit out of the important moving parts of my bicycle. I'm still trying to come up with a name for my bike, Do you have any suggestions?
In the evening, a large group got together for a dinner at a Country Club that served Italian food. I loaded up on my carbs with my veggie pasta for tomorrow's ride. We ride for 8 straight days before our next day off so this should be a challenging week for us.
We do leave the state of California tomorrow so I am looking forward to crossing the Colorado River into Arizona early in the morning with my "Pedaling Partners" . In the evening after a state line crossing we earn our first Margarita Party. I am looking forward to that celebration and trying not to think about our less than stellar accommodations that we have coming up tomorrow night.It is supposed to be the worst of the trip but there is nothing else available.(Please...no bedbugs...please)
We have also been forewarned of a nearly naked man that likes to traverse the streets of that same town. There is always something exciting happening on our trip!
Hugs,
Robin
Wow Robin - Your trip seems all at once insurmountable, invigorating, and inspiring! It is fun to see your progress, and adventures. Keep up the great work! Love, Maureen
ReplyDeleteHmmm... Did you notice? You're more worried about bed bugs and a nearly naked man than you are about riding 500 miles in the next eight days?
ReplyDeleteThat's *seriously* cool!
Maureen, I, myself at times, sometimes find it incredulous to even be here. My friends and I were commenting that we are already over 100 miles into Arizona and almost 10% done in terms of mileage. WOW! Today was long as the road was so straight. I'm sure a lot of tedious days lie ahead, especially in the heat and humidity but for now we shall enjoy the moment!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny. I don't even look ahead at the mileage that is coming up. Perhaps I know I just couldn't cope and would be overwhelmed. I tend to look at when is the next place we can do our laundry! We get our cue sheets after dinner is over and discuss the ride for the next day at the map meeting. Someone just totaled up our mileage to date and it is 350! I think that is pretty cool! Phoenix tomorrow!
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