We set off at sunrise, about 6:50 am., heading for the fire station at the western end of St Augustine. We had to ride the forty miles and arrive by 10:30. We were so pumped up that most of us arrived an hour early. We had a police escort through town to the beach where our friends and family were waiting. What a moment! What a morning! It defies description. It will be a long time before I stop smiling. It feels like tomorrow will be the first day of my life after the bike ride. We have a banquet this evening just for the riders. Dan and Katherine's husband Jack will fend for themselves.
Just for the record, we never experienced a drop of rain and I never had a flat tire. However, I should declare that I caused a flat on Katherine's bike this morning when I was pumping her tires. In a day or two, I will write about the experience as a whole and what it means to me.
Congratulations! Job well done! I am eager to read your next post, though I think sorting out all the feelings may take years. You are FANTASTIC!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm so impressed by your accomplishment. Cool that Dan was there to meet you at the completion of your epic adventure.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!
Barb