60th Reunion Ride: Day 11

Much better day today.
Rather than introspection and pessimism;
Some nice memories.

As I was riding, thinking about this being July 4th,
I remembered Fourth of July in Jakarta, Indonesia.
During year there,I got to sing w/ American Women Singers.

Program for Independence Day ,
Wonderful singable patriotic songs about our country.
I, who appreciate my USA privileges, and am nonchalant,
Felt bursting pride singing ,
Along w/ twenty other American women.

One song had all state names,
Alphabetical, sung to tune.
At time I thought,
This will be easy to remember all fifty states.

Today, making my way up Nebraska hills,
Blank recall on that,
Just remembering patriotic event.

Because forecast said high temps today,
Started riding at five thirty a.m.
Bob joined me for part of morning ride into Hay Springs.

By that time, very hungry.
Ate lunch at 9:30 a.m.

We are eating well,
Protein, good carbs, & variety.
Today was tuna fish packet for each,
Gluten free bread, lettuce, mustard, carrots, half apple.

Already hot by ten a.m.
Headed south toward Alliance, NE.
Pulled myself off at 52 miles and ninety degrees.
Just TOO hot to continue.

I now remember that this 45 mile stretch between Hay Springs and Alliance,
Usually hot with wind of some direction.
Sun light is the "fry your skull" variety.
Next ride we will adjust portion of route.

We've established good rhythm for mornings.
New skill learned by we two:
Substantial tilt of heads,
Each different direction,
Lets us share morning good-bye kiss
Without my whacking Bob with helmet mirror ,
And Bob knocking off glasses with Beko.

Who would have thought!

Hugs to each of you,
Lin

Me at "Carhenge" after day's ride

Bob at "Carhenge" tourist draw in Alliance, NE