Today was rough! It was long, we got a late start, we were tired, and there was a headwind. I struggled to keep up a 9-10 mph pace, whereas yesterday, we were mostly trucking at 10-12, until the hills.
We had to say goodbye to Joe and Nikki after an amazing breakfast. They played with BB a I packed up the bike. Luckily, our things were dry and we had enough room for fresh mandarins from their tree. I hope we see them again soon!
Thankfully, Big Brother sat in the deck for the beginning of the day. It was so much easier having his weight upfront while climbing. However, he was silent and introspective and I knew something was up. He held on until the last hill where we stopped. Then, he told me he was too tired, 4 miles into the day. Sure enough, once he was buckled and bundled, he immediately put his head down and dozed for the next hour or so.
We had to say goodbye to Joe and Nikki after an amazing breakfast. They played with BB a I packed up the bike. Luckily, our things were dry and we had enough room for fresh mandarins from their tree. I hope we see them again soon!
Thankfully, Big Brother sat in the deck for the beginning of the day. It was so much easier having his weight upfront while climbing. However, he was silent and introspective and I knew something was up. He held on until the last hill where we stopped. Then, he told me he was too tired, 4 miles into the day. Sure enough, once he was buckled and bundled, he immediately put his head down and dozed for the next hour or so.
Thank you!!!
Breakfast honey from these bees.
Cozy time.
Shhhh....
There's not much else to tell. We kept moving, stopping just a few times to briefly grab a snack or to potty. The big guy didn't want to move from the PS so he stayed there the whole time. It was difficult with him all the way in the back but that was where he was happiest and that's all I cared about.
Entertainmet
Trying to duck out of the wind.
We didn't make it before dark but luckily, we popped onto a bike trail right as the sun went down. With 3 miles to go, we did what any sane biker would do--buy ice cream cones!
First push pop face!
I was right to be worried that our last 3 miles of directions took up a page and a half of turns. Even with my phone, I still couldn't tell where I was going. Just as I was about to try one last time, a biker stops by me and asks if I'm Elle! Our warmshowers host, Aren, had come looking for us! He led us through a maze of bike paths and side streets--I have no idea where we are! However, we are here! Warm, fed, sleepy. Aren and Katie, along with Aren's folks have been so kind. Aren's dad read to my little guy for about an hour and they all doted on him as he rushed around in a frantic energy release. I am exhausted, a bit brain dead, and super sore. My thermal leggings were a horrible choice and I was so grateful to have a warm shower to end the day with.
Seventy-four miles total, we got lost in Marysville, too. We finally made it to the house around 7 pm, 10+ hours on the road. Again, I am so amazed at my little man who woke up with a smile, ended the day in a fit of giggles, and now sleeps silently beside me. Shhhh.....
Seventy-four miles total, we got lost in Marysville, too. We finally made it to the house around 7 pm, 10+ hours on the road. Again, I am so amazed at my little man who woke up with a smile, ended the day in a fit of giggles, and now sleeps silently beside me. Shhhh.....
My favorite little traveller!
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