Yesterday we left the old plantaion after a day of rest and headed out for what was meant to be an 87 mile ride. About mid way we ran into a detour. Sometimes bicyclists can get thru even if the road is closed to vehicles but, in this case, they were replacing a bridge so we were forced to take an alternate route. This added a few extra miles. Then at the end of the day I misread a route cue which added a few more miles. By the time I completed the ride my odometer read 98.9 miles. I was tempted to ride around the parking lot to make it a true century but figured 99 was close enough to count.
For dinner our tour chef prepared a meal in honor of my birthday (this has certainly been the longest birthday celebration in my experience).....shrimp jambalaya, corn bread, green salad and bread pudding with candles for dessert. Delicious! I declared my birthday officially over with the blowing out of the candles. But not quite. I received a birthday gift from our leaders of Mardi Gras beads....four strands in purple, green and gold. Definitely my style!
Today's ride was a mere 55. Even after yesterday's long ride it wasn't that difficult.
Tomorrow we ride into Mississippi. The end of the tour seems suddenly not so far off.
Greta, I haven't checked in for a few days. Wow! It sounds like things are going very well. And, happy birthday! It's still cool here in the NE. 34 is predicted for tonight. Can't believe you are in Louisiana already.
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