Since we had a short day (65 miles) Jay let us sleep in today until 7:00. It was great. After a delicious breakfast provided by none other than our crew chiefs Jesse, we started cycling towards La Junta. The ride was great, and we had a tailwind the entire day.
It has constantly amazed me this trip at how people will open up their homes or give of their time to make our trip a little more comfortable. Today was a rather hot day, and a disabled veteran saw us as we were riding by and invited us to her house (which was on the highway) for some shade and fresh fruit. It was really a great treat on the road.
Today we are staying in the first school gym for a while, and it’s not air conditioned. I might just be sleeping outside tonight provided it doesn’t rain. Our dinner was sponsored by the local lions club, and was another example of people giving of themselves so we can do this trip. It was actually pretty cool, because instead of just asking us to introduce ourselves, we also told them a favorite memory from the trip. I know the lions enjoyed it, and it was cool to hear all of the team’s favorite moments from the road or friendship visits.
Tonight, the guy who owns the local Laundromat, opened up his place for us to wash our laundry. That’s where I am now, getting me some internet and washing clothes.
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