Day 59: Walden, CO - Two Months Down, One To Go!
We Thoreauly enjoyed breakfast this morning in Walden - try the Rocky Mountain Pancakes at River Rock Cafe!
Our friends have arrived - Sara, Jess, Carrie and Tracee have joined us for some biking adventure. Actually, we're not biking today. We're headed to Steamboat Springs to enjoy a day off and relax in the hot springs. It's a rough life.
Let's go back in time, shall we? We had a great ride from Dillon, CO to Kremmling, CO. Downhill + Tailwind = Happy Dudes on Bikes. We cruised the beautiful ride and met Doug, a fellow bike tourer who has seen the better part of the world on a self-powered two wheeled vehicle. We had a bible study at the Something Shooter Cafe in Kremmling and talked about some of the Lord's Promises. It was interesting that the ideas weren't that new to us, but our experience of them was radically different while being on the road. In a very real way, God's promises come alive when you are looking for them every day. I think we all agree that some very important lessons are moving from head to heart as we live each day depending on those promises.
The five of us hung out at Rocky Mountain Bar & Grill afterwards and had a rainy night under the "Bike Park" awning. I guess we deserved it after such a great ride. We only broke one spoke the whole day. Only five people came to the big pavilion in the center of the park to make sure we knew we couldn't sleep there. The designated "Bike Park" was a drippy overhang behind some sort of decrepit barn. I don't want to know what other cyclists had done to Kremmling before we got there, but it must not have been pretty.
The scenery is spectacular in Colorado. There's really no way to explain it. Rolling grasslands, gorgeous snow-covered peaks. I've had two years to build up anticipation and I'm blown away.
After a freezing rainy night in Kremmling (Daveyray slept in a hammock - ask him about it when you get the chance) we got a late start to Walden. We blame the coffee shop in town - if it wasn't there we'd have been on the road much earlier. We said goodbye to Doug who was heading off to Rocky Mountain National Park (notice how everything is Rocky Mountain _____?). We faced headwinds and freezing rain and lots of climbing on our way. Blech. A couple of days of having Tracee carry our bags and we degenerat back into wimps. We met up with Carrie M. about 5 miles out of Walden and Johnny and Daveyray took her up on the offer to carry our bags. Jonathan and I didn't. I don't know why.
I've gotten comments that our food descriptions are getting slightly long-winded, so I'll keep it short. It was another feast at River Rock Cafe. The rest of the team - Tracee, Jess and Sara - showed up a couple hours later for another meal at River Rock and topped the evening off with dessert. There was much rejoicing and cajoling down the streets of Walden, which to my knowledge has never happened in this town before. Shaking it up a little.
Last night was COLD, and that totally justifies our trip to Steamboat Springs. Taking the day off, seeing the sights, enjoying Colorado... that's why we're here, right? One more ride and we leave this state for Wyoming - "Like No Place on Earth!"
Let's hope they're right.
Our friends have arrived - Sara, Jess, Carrie and Tracee have joined us for some biking adventure. Actually, we're not biking today. We're headed to Steamboat Springs to enjoy a day off and relax in the hot springs. It's a rough life.
Let's go back in time, shall we? We had a great ride from Dillon, CO to Kremmling, CO. Downhill + Tailwind = Happy Dudes on Bikes. We cruised the beautiful ride and met Doug, a fellow bike tourer who has seen the better part of the world on a self-powered two wheeled vehicle. We had a bible study at the Something Shooter Cafe in Kremmling and talked about some of the Lord's Promises. It was interesting that the ideas weren't that new to us, but our experience of them was radically different while being on the road. In a very real way, God's promises come alive when you are looking for them every day. I think we all agree that some very important lessons are moving from head to heart as we live each day depending on those promises.
The five of us hung out at Rocky Mountain Bar & Grill afterwards and had a rainy night under the "Bike Park" awning. I guess we deserved it after such a great ride. We only broke one spoke the whole day. Only five people came to the big pavilion in the center of the park to make sure we knew we couldn't sleep there. The designated "Bike Park" was a drippy overhang behind some sort of decrepit barn. I don't want to know what other cyclists had done to Kremmling before we got there, but it must not have been pretty.
The scenery is spectacular in Colorado. There's really no way to explain it. Rolling grasslands, gorgeous snow-covered peaks. I've had two years to build up anticipation and I'm blown away.
After a freezing rainy night in Kremmling (Daveyray slept in a hammock - ask him about it when you get the chance) we got a late start to Walden. We blame the coffee shop in town - if it wasn't there we'd have been on the road much earlier. We said goodbye to Doug who was heading off to Rocky Mountain National Park (notice how everything is Rocky Mountain _____?). We faced headwinds and freezing rain and lots of climbing on our way. Blech. A couple of days of having Tracee carry our bags and we degenerat back into wimps. We met up with Carrie M. about 5 miles out of Walden and Johnny and Daveyray took her up on the offer to carry our bags. Jonathan and I didn't. I don't know why.
I've gotten comments that our food descriptions are getting slightly long-winded, so I'll keep it short. It was another feast at River Rock Cafe. The rest of the team - Tracee, Jess and Sara - showed up a couple hours later for another meal at River Rock and topped the evening off with dessert. There was much rejoicing and cajoling down the streets of Walden, which to my knowledge has never happened in this town before. Shaking it up a little.
Last night was COLD, and that totally justifies our trip to Steamboat Springs. Taking the day off, seeing the sights, enjoying Colorado... that's why we're here, right? One more ride and we leave this state for Wyoming - "Like No Place on Earth!"
Let's hope they're right.
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And so the adventures live on...as adventurous to meet new people as to see the countryside I bet. Ry, that scripture verse was under my high school picture in the year book...it has followed our family and kept us hopeful for many a year. "I shall lift mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help." God watches out for those who are looking for Him. And sometimes, even when we have forgotten to look for Him. Sounds like you are doing just fine, as it should be. You all seem to overcome your moments of frustrations and snags with a good sense of humor and good attitude. A great combination and a great way to live life daily. As an aside, and motherly input, I am VERY happy to know you are tanking the food away. Drink lots of water too! I am Thoreauly enjoying your escapades as well as your authoring wit! It's a good read....keep on pedaling - my prayers are with you.
Love, Rysmom
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Anonymous, at 6:01 PM
i have 12 protein bars with your names on them...if you name is cliff. i still can't figure where to send them, can you remind me before they are eaten by some snotty-nosed students from daniels run?
i'm glad to hear you are having still more fun and growing in the Lord. so is my fam. you continue to be the highlight of every fireside evening in New Hampshire. they are wondering if ry found that pond in walden we've heard so much about.
keep writing, dudes, and take care, sweetcaroline
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Anonymous, at 10:02 PM
rrrrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaannnnnnnnn! this all sounds so cool! hey - i thought of u the other night...there is an olympian that looks just like u...i forget which one...but nonetheless....your efforts are as 'olympian' as his! ok...going into cornball now
fyi - seanie brought me a BIG box of Neuhaus chocolate from belgium...hmmmm...almost gone!
matt v, tim, rich, ferg and i are taking a trapeze lesson tomorrow....i am sure the pics will be a hoot!
keep on having fun!
patty
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