Leaving from Dillwyn, we had our first ride in the rain, which was glorious (mostly because it was short and only rained for the first 10 miles). We quickly grew attached to a dog who showed up at the church around the same time we did, and were sad to leave him, but as multiple leaders pointed out, he wouldn't enjoy living in the trailer. April, the town masseuse, paid us a visit and gave us foot massages which was greatly appreciated (brave woman).
Day 5 was another short ride from Dillwyn to Charlottesville, so we had the time to stop and take a dip in my favorite river- the James! I loved knowing that my friends in Richmond were probably swimming in the same river. The ride into Charlottesville was beautiful, riding on roads canopied with trees and some awesome descents.
This ride was our first real encounter with climbs- so when we arrived in Charlottesville we grabbed some victory beers and gelato before showering and setting up at the church. Since the next day was a build day, we got to go out in the city with the team and have a good time knowing we wouldn't be in the saddle the next day.
Folk music at the whiskey jar and drinks at the sky bar, the night was full of good times, good music, and delicious drinks. Also, an appearance from my roommate, Harding, and good friend Nate (B&B alum!).
This ride was our first real encounter with climbs- so when we arrived in Charlottesville we grabbed some victory beers and gelato before showering and setting up at the church. Since the next day was a build day, we got to go out in the city with the team and have a good time knowing we wouldn't be in the saddle the next day.
Folk music at the whiskey jar and drinks at the sky bar, the night was full of good times, good music, and delicious drinks. Also, an appearance from my roommate, Harding, and good friend Nate (B&B alum!).
Getting ready to swim in the river!
Exploring the downtown mall in Charlottesville
Today was our first build day- working at te Sunrise development with Charlottesville's Habitat for Humanity chapter. Although waking up was difficult, seeing Ben in his overalls (the only pants he brought on the trip) definitely made it worth while.
At the Habitat site, I worked on building a walkway with Kyle and Arden, which proved to be no easy task. Needless to say, a soak in the hot tub at the ACAC down the street was greatly needed after a long days work.
We had our first town hall meeting tonight, basically giving our highs and lows of the week and reading from the kudos box (we write appreciation notes to team members who do nice things and read them each week). I had the experience of being rolled by Kyle- where he rolls your legs with the muscle roller thingy which I would compare to the pain of childbirth. Worth it though to loser up my muscles!
Preparing for our longest day yet (86 miles) with the steepest grade through the Appalachians tomorrow-- brb crying myself to sleep.
At the Habitat site, I worked on building a walkway with Kyle and Arden, which proved to be no easy task. Needless to say, a soak in the hot tub at the ACAC down the street was greatly needed after a long days work.
We had our first town hall meeting tonight, basically giving our highs and lows of the week and reading from the kudos box (we write appreciation notes to team members who do nice things and read them each week). I had the experience of being rolled by Kyle- where he rolls your legs with the muscle roller thingy which I would compare to the pain of childbirth. Worth it though to loser up my muscles!
Preparing for our longest day yet (86 miles) with the steepest grade through the Appalachians tomorrow-- brb crying myself to sleep.
Tally:
Old men on the road offering us beer/drugs: 2
Snuggle puddles: 2
Alum visitors: 7
Paths built: 1
Ice cream eaten: ~3 gallons
Old men on the road offering us beer/drugs: 2
Snuggle puddles: 2
Alum visitors: 7
Paths built: 1
Ice cream eaten: ~3 gallons
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