Day 14

One of David’s tires was flat when we woke up this morning. 

Ellie’s back tire went flat about 20 minutes after we left the campground in Starke. 

Dad’s sunglasses broke. 

We wound up on a dirt road that Google maps said would help us cut the angle. We decided to try it, but a gate was blocking it so we had to backtrack. 

It was hot. 

David’s derailer broke. 

At first we thought the campground where we are staying tonight didn’t have showers, so Ladina rinsed off at the pool shower before we realized there really was a shower house! 

The slide out on the RV wouldn’t come out so Grandpa had to push it. 

I got sunburned even though I put sunscreen on twice! 

With a list like this, you would think we had a bad day. It wasn’t easy, but it was a great day! We are just so thankful to all be together! We are thankful we get to do something like this! 

As I was riding behind Jenna and Ellie this morning, pride surged up in me. “Wow, look at these pros! Look how far they have come!” It is hard to believe this trip is already almost over! 

Highlights of the day included a great breakfast at PJ’s, little wind, blue skies with puffy clouds, a beautiful shaded spot for lunch, Grandma and Lil’s 5-star service, riding past some beautiful horse ranches, wildflowers, and the cold pool at the end of the day. 

Stats:

86 miles

13.4 mph average

38 roadkills

David’s flat this morning
Ellie’s flat 20 min later
PJ’s 
Sign at PJ’s
Wildflowers for Grandma and Lil 
Lunch
Lil’s poster for today
The detour. Good Lil didn’t go down this road! 
David’s broken derailer
Picking more wildflowers
Ate on the shaded side. Pretty sunset. 
Written by Emily