Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
April 16 2010 Mississippi
Here we are folks getting down to the nitty gritty. Two states left and less than two weeks. Today we started out in LA and about 5 miles later we were in Mississippi. We all took the usual border crossing pictures. On one side we took welcome to Mississippi and, if any of us missed it,we crossed the road and took our picture welcome to Louisiana - convenient.
I was quite surprised to find out that Mississippi is not flat, as a matter of fact, I think we were in the hill country of Mississippi. The scenery was pretty,the roads ok, temperature hot.
I hate to say this but a highlight of my day was a ice coffee at McDonald's - oh well!!
I want to apologize for all my misspellings in the last blog.
Time for this Metal Cowgirl to sign off, the chuckwagon is calling.
I was quite surprised to find out that Mississippi is not flat, as a matter of fact, I think we were in the hill country of Mississippi. The scenery was pretty,the roads ok, temperature hot.
I hate to say this but a highlight of my day was a ice coffee at McDonald's - oh well!!
I want to apologize for all my misspellings in the last blog.
Time for this Metal Cowgirl to sign off, the chuckwagon is calling.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April 12, 2010
Today is a day off and a welcome one at that. I have been putting alot of time on the saddle, three 80 mile days in a row. I am one of the fortunate ones - no saddle sores.
We are in St. Francesville, LA, a real charming Southern town. Our biking group is split up 9 of us are in town (I'm a townie), and everyone else is staying about 3 miles outside of town at a plantation. Both places are special. The B&B in town is a old mansion with a big porch on the front with rocking chairs and swings, oak trees with Spanish moss on them, and azalas in bloom everywhere. The other group have individual cabins and all kinds of amenities.
We couldn't wait to get out of Texas with the chip seal and headwinds. Well guess what? We are in Louisiana with roads in terrible shape and headwinds, but it is flat. The scenery is beautiful and the people are very friendly. We had to cross the might Missippi River by ferry to get here. Two more nights in LA and off to Missippi.
We now have three states left!!!
We are in St. Francesville, LA, a real charming Southern town. Our biking group is split up 9 of us are in town (I'm a townie), and everyone else is staying about 3 miles outside of town at a plantation. Both places are special. The B&B in town is a old mansion with a big porch on the front with rocking chairs and swings, oak trees with Spanish moss on them, and azalas in bloom everywhere. The other group have individual cabins and all kinds of amenities.
We couldn't wait to get out of Texas with the chip seal and headwinds. Well guess what? We are in Louisiana with roads in terrible shape and headwinds, but it is flat. The scenery is beautiful and the people are very friendly. We had to cross the might Missippi River by ferry to get here. Two more nights in LA and off to Missippi.
We now have three states left!!!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, April 7 2010
Today is our rest day, so what do I do? First you get up early, you don't want to get out of practice or get use to sleeping in. Next, I slip out of my room so I won't wake my roommate but I grab my laundry. I get that started right of way so I can control the laundry room. I get my laundry done, then off on my bike. I had to ship items home. Last, I clean my bike. I'm glad we are riding tomorrow.
The weather has turned cloudy and humid, the hills are still rolling and still in Texas. It is a beautiful section. The wildflowers are blooming and as you go by you will see fields of them, Texas Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and others. I've finally seen long horn steers and Brahma bulls. Lambs, goats, and sheep are everywhere.
We will soon be entering our final three weeks. I think everyone is tired and many have aches and pains. The Metal Cowgirl and her steed are holding up rather well.
Next time the Pony Express will be from Louisiana.
The weather has turned cloudy and humid, the hills are still rolling and still in Texas. It is a beautiful section. The wildflowers are blooming and as you go by you will see fields of them, Texas Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and others. I've finally seen long horn steers and Brahma bulls. Lambs, goats, and sheep are everywhere.
We will soon be entering our final three weeks. I think everyone is tired and many have aches and pains. The Metal Cowgirl and her steed are holding up rather well.
Next time the Pony Express will be from Louisiana.
Friday, April 2, 2010
April
A new month, and we are half way through our tour, the good news is we are half way through Texas. We are in hill country now and it is a beautiful section of the state, unfortunately we are still riding on "chip seal." I have another name for it "chip . . . . ." Today is a rest day and I think it was needed by all. The "hill country" is a little more than hills at least for a girl from New England, and everyone has been working hard.
Today I went to the town of Fredricksburg a artsy town with a German bent. It was enjoyable and something different to do. I did have the opportunity to try the Fredricksburg Brewery. I had the porter and it was quite good with chocolate and coffee flavorings.
Tomorrow is Easter and I'm sorry to be apart from my family but I wish everyone a Happy Holiday.
Today I went to the town of Fredricksburg a artsy town with a German bent. It was enjoyable and something different to do. I did have the opportunity to try the Fredricksburg Brewery. I had the porter and it was quite good with chocolate and coffee flavorings.
Tomorrow is Easter and I'm sorry to be apart from my family but I wish everyone a Happy Holiday.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
