A Pigriffic Day
The best part of today was riding past a pig farm. There were so many pigs!
There were a million babies.
Clara would have loved it!
I think Tashi could ride the mamas.
Before the pig farm, we rode up and over a plateau called the Blackdown Hills. We went up 2000 feet in the first three miles. It was all we could do to push our bikes up the steep parts.
It rained for miles and miles and miles, the most it’s rained so far on our trip. The only place we could find to stay was a hotel.
It is very posh. It’s nice to rest our legs and buns.
- Lyle
Great report, Mr. Lyle! And I love the pig photos. 2000' is a lot! I'll bet you guys sleep well tonight.
ReplyDeleteDid the hotel restaurant have fish and chips, or just Indian? Do they play darts in the pubs? You're good enough, you could beat those guys.
Hope today is another fun biking day. Almost to Martina and Georgio. How many miles to Plymouth?
Oh my goodness!!!! Look at all those wee pink piggies!!! Sooooo cute. I'd love to see Tashi riding on one of those mamas, hahaha. Great post, Lyle. 2000' feet in three miles? That makes me tired just thinking about it. Your mom and I once ran down about 2000 feet in an hour in the Alps. Word to the wise: going down is more fun than going up! :) Enjoy that hotel, looks wonderful. Love the red stripes. Where are you, anyway?
ReplyDeleteLyle, thanks for the good description of your very difficult day! You definitely deserved a reward for pushing your bikes up those enormous Blackdown Hills. In the rain!!!!
ReplyDeleteMolly is sleeping on 13th St. tonight. She decided she needed a night in a posh hotel. We all miss you!
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ReplyDeleteWow I continue to be so impressed by you Lyle and Ruby! You are getting to experience so much and just think of the stories you will have to tell your friends! I can't believe how adventurous and brave you both are... I couldn't do it! You guys could write a book when you are done! Thank you so much for all the great posts. I feel like I am able to live vicariously through your stories =)
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Lyle! I love the beautiful green scenery -- it looks like home! I'm happy for your night in a posh hotel, but I think you miss your sweet cousins. We miss you Giffords!
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