My little red tether is my anchor in running with my friends. A beautiful guide dog has been my tether/anchor in mobility and independence for 17 years: 1. Pantera 2. Cricket, and now my beautiful 3. Georgina (Georgie). A life of family and friends is my joy and anchor in life.

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. CC Scott

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Day 2 of our Hearts and Bikes Ride

Day Two Ride: Junction to Kanab, Utah (101 miles). We started our ride early at 5:45 am.
I enjoy putting the camera up and clicking pictures. I have a spot on Steve's back that gives a pretty good view of my vantage point.This picture is just after we had ridden an amazing long downhill - speed of up to 39 mph! On the back, I can just trust and sing wheeee!


I laughed as I left this convenience store with my white cane. I asked the clerk where the restroom was ... 'over there' as he points. (yikes, those dreaded words --over there) I ask him again requesting a little more specific directions. This time he atleast turns his head to the direction of 'there' which is a bit helpful. I move to that direction and again ask him. Keep on going he tells me. To make a long story short - I felt like I was playing the hot/cold game. Some specific directions would be awesome, sir! This is a four mile steep climb to Mt. Carmel.  I love that one of our support crew drove up telling us - yes you can, yes you can!  The picture below is of a police car parked with a mannequin in the driver's seat.  I think it may slow down some tourists who are passing through and not aware that this car has not moved for quite some time!
We stayed in a cute little motel in Kanab ready for early morning wake up call to begin Day Three of our Cycling Adventure .

3 comments:

Grandma & Grandpa said...
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Grandma & Grandpa said...

I hadn't read the about the entire trip when I lst posted. Wow and Wow again! What a trip! Glad you could do it and enjoy it. It looked very hard to me (course I'm old!) congratulations on a great achievement, you two!

Kauaiart said...

I am So so happy for you Becky!
What a GRAND adventure. Do you feel delight and giddy? strong and empowered? Hats off to you Sister, you Rock!! Love, SuzyG