A beautiful gorge we biked through in Mission Hills
Dipping our tires in the Pacific Ocean - I'm to left of gal with hot pink jacket!
I was blessed with friends to send me off...Dick & Meg Rohde, Marilyn Talbot and Jodi Maroni.San Diego to Alpine, CA was a difficult ride...but I'm here! The mileage was minor...the traffic was horrific. If you have ever driven on San Diego freeways, picture us biking on it! The mountains were plentiful, we climbed almost 2,000 feet, with the mountain just before the hotel being 3.5 miles in length! (Sorry pictures are out of order...learning curve on blog!)
What beautiful scenery! Looks like you started out with a smile on your face and happy to be there. Good work! John and Sharon
ReplyDeleteWhen I go for a hard run or ride I like to think of this quote from an author who runs ultra-marathons (100 miles or more), "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW!! What a ride!" Wow to you!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Mom. So proud of you. It was great to talk to you tonight.
ReplyDeleteJason
Oh, Patti, this is SO amazing! Thanks for letting us ride along with you as you blog about your journey. We will be praying you & the team across America!
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Barb
Glad you made it through the first day - I am sure it feels good just to get started! Loved the pictures!
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ReplyDeleteWe're so proud of you!! I hope you're not too sore today!! You are an inspiration to us all! We're looking forward to following your trip all the way!! Kate, Chris and Gordon in San Antonio.
You made it through day 1! Glad everything is going well. Pictures are great!!!
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So you're on the way my Forever Friend! You look like you are enjoying it already. I envy your ambition and energy. Have a great time and we'll see you in St. Augustine. Love,luck and prayers from your FF Sandy
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, Patti. I think of you and pray for you so often.
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