And so it begins! After 3 long years, we are ready to roll out on another ride! It’s been a challenging journey to get here. For example: my bicycle is still on the tarmac in Dallas Fort Worth. :(. The best thing, though, is that I stuck an AirTag on it, so at least I know exactly where it is! (A: Fort Worth). St Augustine, at least the part we are in, looks a lot like Jacksonville: flat, hot, and perhaps a bit dull. But we are all bristling with excitement to get on with things and start our long journey. Unlike in past years, I don’t feel like I’m running away from anything; I enjoy my life in California and I can’t wait to get back. But this will be a nice relaxing break. I say “will be”; it isn’t yet because of all the logistical challenges. Carla’s bike arrived on time, but in about a million pieces, and with one very important piece (one of the headset sealed bearings) completely missing. So we had to drive around to 3 shops before we found one. So, yes, a day of logistics and of things-yet-to-come.

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