Saturday, October 15, 2016

Day 15 Thoughts

I  have one more rider to introduce (right, introduce at the end of the trip). 


This is TJ.  He was actually the first of the group I met.  We shared an Uber from the airport to the starting point.  He is from Indianapolis and great fun to be around.  He has been on many Adventure Cycling trips and is a very strong rider. We were also cooking buddies and it was fun for me to watch him cook.  He doesn't do it now, but has had experience cooking as a chef. He just makes it look easy.

I am in the airport now waiting for my flight to leave. It is one of those bitter, sweet feelings.  I am excited to get home and see my sweetheart.  In fact, today is our anniversary.  This isn't the first time I have been on a bicycle trip on our anniversary. Sweet, to get home and see her, bitter in that I love to ride the bicycle and see the world.  The last two weeks have flown by and I know that soon I will be dreaming of the next time to ride.  

All the gear seems to work as I had planned. It was a good experience to have the van support.  It does make the trip easier in that you are not carrying the gear with you.  The experience in the campground seems to be much the same, excepting having to shop.  I did find out that this shopping arrangement might not be used on all van supported trips.  It seems our tour leaders have just found that it seems to work better this way.  Chuck and Mark, our leaders were great.  For Chuck, this was his first experience.  One thing that I have really enjoyed is the door mat I found on the road and used as the entry into my tent.  It seemed to keep things more clean in the tent. I did get some rain gear I was going to try out on this trip and didn't get the chance.  That is a good thing.  We couldn't have asked for better weather.  Well maybe a little less wind at times, but overall it was great.

I am grateful for Carey in allowing me to take trips such as this.  I know it is not easy for her to stay home alone.  She is a wonderful companion I get to experience this earth life with and love her so much.  I am grateful for those I work with.  They take care of many things for me while I am gone, and I couldn't have asked for better people to earn a living with.  I am grateful to our Heavenly Father.  He has created a beautiful place for us to live.  I always wish, we as His children would get along better here on the small globe.  I am grateful for His protection and blessings He has seen fit to provide.


One more bad selfie.

Well, until next time!!

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