We opted to stay in Citronelle last night after the wonderful (and I do mean WONDERFUL!) ladies at the Citronelle Public Library pointed out that Deerpark is "...nothin' but a wide spot in the road" And they weren't kidding!
So instead the librarians tracked down a friend "Beverly" who runs the Whispering Pines Baptist Summer Camp, and we had a nice hot shower and an entire dormitory to ourselves! We had a great early supper courtesy of a much appreciated car-ride from Prof. Tony Wright, who was passing through town on his way back to the kiln site. And I was asleep by 8:30pm and slept straight through 'til 5:30 this morning when we had to get up.
This mornings ride was 100% better than yesterday's, and we put on more miles in less time. I'm writing from the Washington co. library in Chatom, Alabama. This is as far as we're going today, but we still need to find a place to camp for the night. There is a campground "just down the road at St. Stephen" but it would mean another hour and half on our bikes in the wrong direction. Andy is up for it, so I may send him there to scout it out and then he can ride back and let us know if its suitable (just kidding!).
The heat is still a factor by 1pm, and the hills are getting worse instead of better... perfect. However on highway 17 the number of logging trucks barrelling down the road is significantly less than on 45 so that's an improvement for us. Tomorrow we will try to make it to Butler, but we may end up staying somewhere along the way depending on our energy level. I can't over-emphisize the toll that the hills are taking on us. Its literally up and down ALL day with no flat stretches anywhere. So until we just simply stop for a break, its relentless.
I'm uncertain as to where we'll find the next internet access, so it may be a few days of before I'm able to update the blog.
6 comments:
Hey Andy,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts as you begin your journey. You know that we love ya tons! You can do it!!!
For the rest, we will be sending positive energy your way. Hopefully you will have more down hills than up . . . is that possible . . . hmmmmmm:)
Keep on keepin on--
Sheila (and Cal)
Hey guys!
We're thinking of your warm weather there as it is rainy and cool here. Hopw the pedaling gets easier. Makes you kind of appreciate the "flat" land we live in at moments. (or not..) Sounds like you're able to see some nice scenery.
Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Love ya!
Mom & Dad Kalsnes
Janeen & Kenny
Hello,
Thie is Norma Konschak, John's girlfriend. I heard from the bikers on Sunday, May 27th. They are currently in Butler, AL, and are resting for the day. They will start out bright & early on Monday for York, AL.
Just a quick update, the bikers still are without cell phone and internet service. They arrived in York, AL at 11:30 a.m. They are planning on travelling 30 miles per day given the terrain and heat. They plan to travel to Gainesville or Geiger, AL tomorrow (Tuesday, May 29th). Where they end up depends on accommodations.
Hi
I'm the friend of the Library Ladies in Citronelle, AL,. The name is Beverly not Doris. Thanks. I didn't know you were raising money or I would have given you a cut on your rent.
Thanks for changing my name. I hope you raised plenty of pennies.
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