UTAH
We're in red rock Mormon country now. It is a stunningly beautiful blue sky day. The weather reporters were Wrong. We should have pedaled out of Cedar City, UT today. Oh well, we'll leave tomorrow, early. We went to a thrift store and I bought clothes I neither need nor have room for in my panniers. But it feels so great to be wearing something different! I'm getting a little tired of the same three shirts.
When we rolled into this town I thought we had landed in cyclist hell. Cars honked at us, ran us off the road and some kids even airhorned us, nearly knocking us off the tiny shoulder. Then to top it off some guy on the Other side of the road, four lanes of traffic away from us honks to get our attention and flips us off. Nice to know you're welcome in a town. Jeeze. Happily, things have gotten better and everyone we've met since that first fateful evening has been very nice. Fatigue and weather has kept us here for a day or two but now it's on to the Parks!
We have rendevouzed here with a cyclist we met in Baker, NV. He's on the same route as us for the next few days and we share not only awkward helmet tans but also political beliefs which is rare to find in these parts. We are enjoying his company and wackiness and look forward to visiting him in France next spring. Traveling is the quintessential networking tool.
We've become known among the other cyclists as the "couple from Oregon" on this popular west-east route. We know the cyclists who are a few days in front of us and those behind us are sure to catch up soon. It's a neat community, news travels fast up and down the path. Ryan broke three spokes and his wheel looked all bent to heck. But it's fixed now. Nothing can stop us! We hope.
Time to go carb load for our ride tomorrow. Thinking fondly of all of you! Stay in touch.
Clif bars, dried apricots and warm water bottles,
Kai
xoxo
P.S. What the heck is China up to? Are we really going to pull troops this fall? And who are YOU going to vote for President 2008?
posted by Kai @ 4:35 PM
5 Comments:
sounds like you guys are getting the hang of it. Nice to know your not the only ones out there. Funny, without this trip you may have never found the underground world of bicyling here in the US. Stay safe...can't wait to see you.
Love Tia Bean and Pappa Bean
Strong Kaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!
After a long quiet spell on your blog I stopped checking for awhile. Such a boon to look and find 3 updates! So glad you are both still in working order, and still having fun. Thanks for sharing the great adventures.
Phyllis
Hay Baby,
Are you still going up and down all those passes? geesh! quads of steel! Cant wait to go biking with you this summer. You might have to give me a couple days head start if we want to go all the ways to Gibbs! Much Love, may the wind be at your back. XOXOX mamamarimbasan
Hi Bunny!
Thanx for the nice Mother's day words. I love you too soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomuch! Uncle David wants you to call him back. He can't figure out how to get ahold of you...and he thinks I can! ha! Please call more often than you have been....you know I can worry about you. This trip sounds remarkable...you'll measure yourself by this trip throughout your life. You are awesome and I'm soooooooooooo proud of you! Hugs to Ryan! xoxox live, mamalovesyousan
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