4:00 - My alarm goes off and I begin rolling up my sleeping bag (and conveniently bump both Evie and Shawn in the process)
4:30 - Breakfast, consisting of two packets of instant oatmeal, a handful of granola, and several spoonfuls of raisins.
5:00 - The last of our items are packed up and we head out for the day. Most of the time there was a bit of light but several times we had to put on headlamps and lights in order to be visible. Don't worry, there was hardly anyone else on the road at that time of morning.
5:30 - Sunrise. Evie stops to take a couple pictures. This was our favorite time to ride - no wind and beautiful golden scenery.
7:45 - Pee break. And Shawn's coffee break. Hopefully we have 30-35 miles in by this time.
9:00 - Our goal was to have 40 miles in my nine. It was always a treat to have such a large portion of the day out of the way before the winds picked up and it got hot.
11:45 - Started looking for a shady place to enjoy our PB&J sandwiches. We learned early on that begals make a much more substantial base to the sandwich then bread does. Sometimes we would mix it up and replace the jelly with honey. Either way, we have yet to tire of this simple lunch. Hopefully we have 60-70 miles in by this point.
12:15 - Quick nap.
1:00 - We reluctanty trudge onward.
2:00 - Ice cream search begins. You would not believe the amount of ice cream we have consumed on this trip.
3:00 - We regret the ice cream and we start looking for a campground. We always enjoy pulling into camp by 3 or 4 but that is not always the case. Hopefully we have 80-90 miles in by that point.
5:00 - Set up camp. Showers
6:00 - Supper. Beans and rice, enchalatas, veggie wraps, tuna salad sandwiches, etc. Anything simple.
7:00 - Shawn calls Kaylene. Evie and I put things away for the night.
7:30 - Shawn journals. Evie and I crawl in bed and read.
8:30 - Sleep.
9 comments:
And Mom's question is.... Aren't you getting anxious to get back into a cockpit and go for a leisurely flight to some place fast again? It was good to hear your voice last nite.......so keep pedaling, stay safe,and hurry home.....
Love you, Mom & Dad (R&I)
Good post! Been wondering about the normal day to day things like kinds of food, potty breaks, bedtime and rising time, etc. I can imagine that the morning would be a great time to ride! Enjoyed your pics! My hat's off to Evie......way to keep up with the guys! Y'all are almost there.....keep up the pace!
Lynnelle Mellinger
Doritos and beards. Makes me wonder what Shawn is journaling about. Some kind of "Song of Myself" moment looks to be occurring.
I have really enjoyed keeping up with you guys. I don't think you all know how interesting you are to the rest of us. Or how interesting you write. I could stand a lot more. Thanks, Shawn, for the postcard. I had no idea you were going so far north. Enjoy these last days. Clint
Thanks for the update! Your blogs are so interesting to read. We love seeing how far you have biked and where you are currently at. Keep pedaling!! Let me share a quote from my father..."Somebody said it couldn't be done, but he with a chuckle replied, 'that maybe it couldn't but he would be one that wouldn't say so till he tried.' So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin, on his face if he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing that couldn't be done and he did it!!!" And it looks like you guys have just about done it!!
Way to GO!
Luke and Ruth Yoder
Please don't get eaten by grizzly bears tonight. Thanks
Sonya
Thanks Bruce for posting about what you guys do during a typical day! It is amazing the progress you guys are making, and I love reading your updates. Keep them coming! And Evie, please don't get hit by a bird again! :) Haha!
-Heather
Shawn,Sure miss you in the worship team at church. Have been reading your update since the beginning. It has been so neat. Wanted to let you know that Michael Lee has been praying for all of you. Your health, safety, and etc. He has looked at many of your pictures. It is exciting that you are almost there! The Adams family
Hey guys,
Glad to see you are getting so close to your destination! I've been out of cell range for a couple of weeks now--I'm in the Gulf Islands on the west coast of Canada, so only a little north of you. Sure you don't want to detour north to come visit? I'm really proud of you for all that hard work! Wish I was there too! And by the way, nice beards!
Love Karla
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