In the "Quickies with Babycakes" posts, I'll quickly keep you updated with the trip. I've realized that it's going to be harder to blog on the road than I thought....even for a little otter like myself. These posts may not have fun and exciting pictures but I'll try to use colorful and descriptive language that will force you to imagine yourself in the places I'm passing through. And so we begin...
Lindsay, Zach and I have been in Virginia Beach, VA for the past 2 days for orientation. I learned a lot. I learned what saddle sores and am now frightened; I learned that Lindsay isn't a very good cyclist and could use some practice; I learned that old Virginian women make a mean spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread. It's been quite the eye opening experience. Nothing really monumental has happened. We held a bike clinic for little kids which was somewhat successful. Lindsay pretended to be a puppy that ran across the street and in their way. Some kids liked it. Many didn't. We also went for a shake down ride today and rode for a nice 13 miles or so. I got a good bit of sun on the reasonably short ride and am looking refreshed and chocolate brown. In perfect time for tomorrow!
Zach looking sleazy in his bike gear
Cheering on little bebes on bikes
Yes, tomorrow is the BIG DAY! We'll be dipping our front tires in the Atlantic Ocean and starting our big ride. Our first ride was initially supposed to be 41 miles give or take a few but it has been bumped up to 55. You can imagine my surprise as Lindsay and I learned this as we slurped up spaghetti. Hopefully we'll pull through by the grace of Baby Jesus and something called water.
Other than that, nothing special to report or at least I can't remember it right now. Lindsay is experiencing major envy on this trip. She's jealous of everything everyone else has brought for the trip. People brought laptops, 2 peeps brought digital SLRs and others brought their Keen sandals. I don't know how she's going to deal without these things but at least she has her REI down booties. She's gotten at least 5 compliments on them tonight. The hardest part so far has been the packing situation. Lindsay and Zach's 18 gallon bins barely held together during the trip out to VA Beach but it has only gotten worse since they got their Bike & Build jerseys and Thermarest. Lindsay will literally think about how she'll pack her bin every moment of the day.
The sleeping sitch is also something Lindsay has had to contend with. She isn't a camper so she's having a hard time adjusting to the sleeping bag on the floor idea. I, on the other hand, and having the time of my life! I get to sleep wherever I want! In the sleeping bag, in Lindsay's Camelbak or on top of Lindsay's bin. The world is my sleeping oyster! I can't wait to see where I'm sleeping tonight. I might sneak in one of my new lady friends' sleeping bag. I'll let you know.
Anyways, it's just over 10:30 PM and I am exhausted. Lindsay's already ready for bed in her Boston College Superfan shirt and L.L. Bean boxers. Adieu and I leave you with this picture to imprint on your mind and dream about.
Blogger wouldn't download the picture properly--just tilt your head to the left and enjoy.
Love and Chamois Butter,
Babycakes
p.s. I'll try to finish the three remaining D.C. posts when I get the time.
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