Day 2 - GLENDALE to near BEAVERDAM, VA We got a late start today because there was very heavy fog that greatly limited visibility. The fog burned off by 7:30 and we got started around 8:30. The morning riding had some long, low climbs, so we were happy when we passed through Mechanicsville after about 20 miles and found a Moe's Southwest Grill for lunch like the one that used to be near us in Columbus. After lunch, a pain in Cynthia's knee started to become noticably aggravated, especially up steep climbs. There was one hill in particular that came up around a blind turn and was very sudden and steep. (For those of you who know, it was about the same height as the big hill on Grandpa Chapman's road at home, but steeper).
With our late start and Cynthia's knee pain, it became apparent that we weren't going to make it to Mineral, VA as we had planned for the night. We had to rely on kindness of strangers and knock on some doors to find a yard to set up our camp. We stayed the night on the idyllic property of the Shrewsbury's. Forrest and his wife, Bev, offered us unexpectedly kind hospitality, with snacks and cold water, as well as good conversation.
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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