The coldest winter on record?! Not sure - but must be close.
As the winds blew down from the north at about 25 mph; morning temp of 50 deg F with high of 61 deg F, we took off on our tandem, Leonardo. We had some lessons to learn - and that night we lightened the load... but I still have my blue jeans! Good thing too - it would have been cold that evening in the tent without them - slept in my clothes! Second lesson - insist that George zip up the tent window!
Although we had a very generous offer from a friend to stay at her place - it was our first day out and we were determined to begin our trip. Third lesson - we took a room the next few nights. The next day was warmer, winds from the SSW - but still gusting up past 30 mph, but the cold returned for the next few days. Warm showers never felt so good and hot soup never tasted so delicious!
Lesson 4 - THIS IS GREAT! Friends and family have been so supportive and we miss you all; but every day we find ourselves wearing big goofy grins - okay - usually at the end of the day - after the hot shower. The people we have met along the way have been fantastic. It seems that just when things get the hardest - soaking rains, cold winds, horrible traffic - we meet someone that helps us - cheers us - or shares a little of themselves and their adventures... and we begin smiling... and we... Ride on!
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Following your travels eagerly. Motels sounded like a great idea, but now it's finally warming up (3/8). Also the stoker's "trust". I'd describe it as optimism (everything will be fine) and self confidence ( if something goes wrong we'll be able to handle it! XO from F A and U
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