So many great things about today: a great time with Rob, Sully and John, hanging out at the Daleland Mall, at an American eatery, then a cigar bar, then an Indian restaurant, talking aout plans for the future of the organization and just life in general. It’s been fun getting to know Rob and listen to him talk about his work and his wife and all of his various life journeys. We are once again in a very nice church, lying in between the pews with air conditioning and power outlets. Only 3 days more until I fly out to see my sister!
Today was the third day in a row with rain; at one point we had a good old-fashioned Florida deluge that drowned us in water. Various parts of my body including my private parts are very sore from being immersed in water and then worked; there’s a lot of chafing going on, which is a real mental challenge. But I’m still having a great time.
Today we rode straight through downtown Miami, and it was crazy! I can’t believe how big the apartment complexes and office buildings are in Miami; I was prepared for it but still wasn’t prepared for it. We had horrendous traffic to weave back and forth through, and at one point I lost my rear bike light/radar device, which is sad but oh well. It was still a great day of riding even if the last 15 miles or so was definitely on the struggle bus. There’s learning there as well.
We also rode through Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, north of the city, which was fun and reminded me of San Diego or the beaches of LA; lots of restaurants right across from white sand beaches. We also rode past Trump Hollywood (lol).
