Blackstone, Va 5/23/10

Started out the day biking in the rain, but it was warm and the rain
wasn't too bad, my socks and shoes just got soaked! And my butt got
wet. After about and hour the rain let up and it was sunny again!! I
biked with more fantastic people, and then for lunch had a peanut
butter, goldfish cracker, and cheddar cheese sandwich. It was ok, but
the cookie with raspberry jelly was better. The rest of the day we
rode pretty slow again. There were a few more hills, and Heather and I
stopped for pictures and stretching. We talked to some horses, smelled
some wild roses and daisies, took a picture by a rustic looking barns
and talked to the owner and her son, and stopped for Heathers flat
tire. At about 2:30 we arrived at the military base we are staying
for the night in Blackstone, Va. We biked about 65 miles total today.
At the base we each have our own room which, more importantly,
includes our own beds!!! Also hot showers and laundry for the first
time this trip. My chore group is trailer/laundry this week, so we
load all the stuff in the trailer in the morning and evey three days
do eveyones laundry. It's probably the worst chore group, but we have
a great team so it's alright. Currently we have four more loads to go,
and we've been working on it since 3 or 4. (it's now 8 pm)

Tonight we had our first group highs and lows. It was a great time of
laughing and sharing. Seriously, the people on this trip are
absolutely amazing! Everyone is awesome, and I've loved talking to
people along the road who ask, "what are you guys doing?" and watching
their faces when we tell them, "we're biking across America to raise $
and awareness for decent affordable housing" People first think we are
nuts and then are inspired and in awe of what we are doing and why.
It's pretty cool. I just love people!!!

Currently just hanging out and listening to guitar and singing,
conversations, and thinking about cleaning and lubing my bike.

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