The last few days have been completely amazing. I now know the meaning of "Southern Hospitality" and I cannot get enough. This has to be quick because others are waiting to use the computer, but I'll try to sum up the awesome points.
We've biked a total of 100 miles; yesterday was about 65 and today 35. It has pretty much been flat and fantastic (despite the rain today). These great easy days may cause the mountains later to be a total shock, but at least we've all been able to ease into it. It's already becoming clear who the super ridiculously fast riders are (not me), some slower (but still a little fast for me) riders calling themselves "The Middles," and the rest pretty much break off into little groups and we all get to the host site in good time.
The last two nights we have had amazing dinners provided by the hosts. The town of Belhaven is absolutely one of the cutest towns I've ever seen... people opened up their homes to us so we could shower, provided us with tea (in good china!), more food than I could possibly take down in one sitting, and we chatted with the community and played games of ping pong, kickball, and knockout with the kids.
I couldn't be happier. I'll upload pics another day.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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Lisa,
Wow, it looks like you guys are speeding through tarheel country today. That is a pretty part of NC. Good luck, and keep up with the blog when you can so the lab can keep up w/ U! Have fun; we miss you around the lab.
-David
Hey Lisa!
It's so much fun reading about your rides. I hope you're having an amazing time (it certainly sounds like it!). Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back to Gainesville.
- Diana
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