The drive down to our overnight stay took about 8 hours. Thanks to Mr. Chapman's Garmin, we didn't have to wait in traffic and could pull off and try alternative routes. Once we got close to where we were staying, we realized that we were in historical Yorktown. The cottage that the Adventure Cycling maps allowed us to stay at was simply unbelievable. Owned by a church, and therefore technically free although they accept donations, this cottage was very resort-like in location... situated on the riverbank of the York river. The views from the house were also out toward the ocean where some large ships had dropped anchor. The house itself was immaculate and had more amenities than we could have asked for.
Wildlife within the historical area of Yorktown is abundant. We saw upwards of 10 deer, a few foxes, and a few ospreys. We took off in a humid morning ride on Colonial Parkway at 7:30 am (a late start by biker's standards).
Quality Water Means Quality Life
1.2 billion people do not have access to clean water. Help others avoid the choice between thirst or disease.
As we passed through the Ozark Mountains, among Missouri scenic rivers, we came to a gorgeous little spot called "Two Rivers." At this convergence of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, the silt heavy rapids of the Current meet the clear calm of the Jacks Fork river and one can actually see the divide between the two. I couldn't help but think of the divide between our access to clean water and the lack thereof in the villages of rural Ghana.
Troy and I consume on average, about 12 to 20 (20 oz) bottles of water daily. That's 12 to 20 times per day that, unlike the people in rural Ghana, Troy and I avoid illness without even realizing it. Regardless of how many miles we ride, we have no doubt that stopping anywhere along the road for water will be easy and risk-free.
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