It was hot and very humid again and we did a lot of climbing. Should be a lot of climbing over the next few days until we get past the Appalachian Mountains. The ride ended with a long climb up to Huntington High School, like usual, lodging on top of a hill. This ended a tiresome ride but we weren't allowed to go into the gym or anything until media showed up and got their shots. We ate a late lunch and then media showed up again! It's good though to get that media coverage, just frustrating at the time. Finally we were able to shower and I got a short nap before dinner. Dinner was at a park with an organization that assists people with disabilities live independently. Half of the people there were employees of the organization.
They set up Famous Dave's Barbecue to cater our meal which was great! When we got back to lodging we had a mail drop which I didn't even know was coming and so I was so excited to get a package of my favorite candy from Hailey and a package of cookies and power bars and a card signed by Aunt Becky & Uncle Don, Aunt Mary & Uncle Tim, Uncle Robby & Thu, and Nana & Papa. It was such a great surprise!
We heard a while back that Kentucky riding always offers a chance to get chased by dogs... they weren't kidding! We got chased by so many dogs today and one time I almost crashed into one that cut between myself and the guy in front of me. Another time, just before the state line like in scary movies when you get one last scare, we had to stop at a red light and a pit bull-looking dog ran from its yard towards us and we were all screaming at him over and over again until finally the owner came out and got it but we were so lucky it didn't attack because we had no where to go!
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i should've put pepper spray for the dogs in that care package! time to focus on crusing into dc and getting on home. can't wait to see you. (you're not gonna bust a chicken dance move on me are, ya?)
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