Wednesday morning we were eating in the motels dining area when the waiter a man in his late 30’s started asking us about our cross-country cycling trip. He then asked if we would do him a favor because he has no computer at home. Mail his 11-year-old daughter some photos and our little story to help him explain if “you set a goal it can be achieved”. It does not have to be a cross-country cycling trip it could be something as simple as good grade on a school paper. It is so cool to think our little adventure actually may help someone else achieve a goal in his or her life. We gladly took Emily’s address and will send her a nice package when we return home.
After leaving Rt 160 outside Pagosa our ride was on a nearly deserted road that went buy Chimney Rock. This is another archaeological marvel in this beautiful state of Colorado. Remember we do not stop and visit these sites, as our time will not allow. We do mentally absorb the beauty of these wonders as we ride by. If we were to stop at every interesting or scenic spot the tour would still be stalled in Ohio.
We “thought” all the major climbing was over but looming in the distance appears to be more snow covered mountain peaks. We are not sure what they have in store for us. Speaking of climbing we have already climbed 129,821 feet so far!!! And we are not done yet. Ouch!!! Gee…. we have almost done Mount Everest five times from sea level already. PLUS rode a couple thousand miles as a “side order”.
Our day ended in Durango Colorado with a nice bowl of pasta from Beaujos Mountain Bistro. An inexpensive but delicious meal for a change. Still not the home cooking we are all long for but better then Pizza Hut.
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