Surprise: A day of rest - 0 miles






Once again Sunday is our day of rest. The Hinkel's home is a warm home full of good chats and wonderful hospitality. It is also part of Sun City Grand. The grass is gravel and it never needs to be mowed. The plants don't really seem like plants and they all died when it got cold. It actually rained today. I thought it was exciting. Everyone else seemed somewhat afraid. Myrna and Larry took us to the neighborhood Valentine's brunch. The mimosa fountain seemed to have a leak, but it wasn't anything that a cookie sheet couldn't fix. There was also a chocolate fountain, but it never seemed to flow. Great conversations. Everyone seemed to really be enamored with the Alaskan and the Australian biking across the country. Then Larry drove us all to REI. Over the last week Jon and I have been telling each other what we need to remember to get. When we actually made it there it took a moment or two for it all to come back. The most exciting for me were some gel padded gloves and extra handlebar tape. Hopefully, I can still fight the numbness in my hands. On the way back through the maze of houses that look all the same, we glanced at green patches of grass and streets named for desert plants. Century Plant looks a bit like Agave. I'm probably spelling this wrong. Lori and her husband Ken came from Las Vegas for dinner. These cousins don't actually live in Las Vegas. They live in Anthem, but were out there for a show. More good conversation and pork spare ribs led me to remember that I needed to look into accomodations for the next few days. After a few calls, we have warmshowers for the next two nights. I chatted with Grandpa and I plan to stop by on Tuesday. His lady friend is sick, so he wouldn't recommend that we stay there. The warmshowers isn't too far away from him. Finally the project of uploading photos is done and I can relax or put the tape on my handlebars. I think the grammy's or something are on.

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Anonymous said…
Rebecca--I just can't get over how cool this blog is, and how cool your trip is! It was one thing when you were planning it, but now you are actually out there experiencing it! I'm curious how it has compared with your expectations so far. I love the pictures and commentary. Every time I check it there is something new!!

Winter is slowly beginning to wane here. It was light till about 5:00 today! Woohoo! We had a full day of sun last Sunday, too. Won't be long before the herring come, and then the tourists...

I'm starting to get into the groove of my new job, although I've discovered that I have workaholic tendencies...I often seem to be the last one leaving the office. I need to get outside more! And every time I check your blog it reminds me. It's very inspiring. : )

Have a good ride tomorrow!

-Leeann
February 12, 2007 at 9:43:00 PM MST
Anonymous said…
Aww, your fam in Surprise looks lovely darling! I love that there is a town named surprise, as you know. Today during a break at work my Dad brought me a Valentine's CD. It's funny that you'll be in the middle of the southwest for V-Day. Somebody better buy you a damn chocolate heart.

Speaking of hearts, I heart you.

Stay safe.
February 13, 2007 at 7:42:00 PM MST
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