For those of you who think cross country bicycle touring is all glitz and glamor, you should see me now. I'm hunkered down in my tent somewhere along side Colorado hwy 63. I smell like a goat, have only a half pack of skittles to eat for dinner, and it looks like rain. Today I pedaled like mad just to make 55 miles. I don't know what I did to upset the wind god, but must have been something serious as he/she/it launched a steady 20-25mph wind at my face all day long. Tomorrow will be a better day.
On the bright side, I do have 1 bar on my Verizon tab so I should be able to publish this post. Also, thanks to the wonders of modern science and the wonderful folks at The Best Little Library in Texas (the MCL), I have just checked out 2 eBooks from our Lone Star Digital Library. That means I'll be able to read and eat skittles at least until the battery or the skittles run dry. If you haven't done so already, I really recommend you look into checking out eBooks from our digital library. Who knows, you could be stuck out on Colorado Hwy 63 one day with nothing to read.
P.S. 1 bar didn't provide enough internet connectivity so I had to publish this post 24 hours later.
On the bright side, I do have 1 bar on my Verizon tab so I should be able to publish this post. Also, thanks to the wonders of modern science and the wonderful folks at The Best Little Library in Texas (the MCL), I have just checked out 2 eBooks from our Lone Star Digital Library. That means I'll be able to read and eat skittles at least until the battery or the skittles run dry. If you haven't done so already, I really recommend you look into checking out eBooks from our digital library. Who knows, you could be stuck out on Colorado Hwy 63 one day with nothing to read.
P.S. 1 bar didn't provide enough internet connectivity so I had to publish this post 24 hours later.
Compadre, I know is not easy even in bicycle. hope you have the wind in your favor for the next 600 miles or more. Take good care my friend.
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Thanks compay. Dreamed of sancocho last night. A diet of skittles will do that to you.
DeleteImpressive mileage! I hope that tomorrow is an easier day for you. Take care and stay safe!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you're eating something more than Skittles, right???
ReplyDeleteTwinkies whenever I can get them.
DeleteYikes! Sounds like a rough day:( I trust you are now keeping some sustenance stored, so that you don't get stuck with just a half pack of skittles again. I'll ask the wind god to lighten up on you. She (obviously) and I are good friends. Sending positive vibes for better days ahead...
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel but the wind god isn't listening to you. Another windy day. Go buy some velas and bury a santo upside down or whatever you need to do to improve my situation.
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