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Carmen - This morning we woke at the crack of dawn...to the sound of chickens clucking and scratching around our tent. After waking up and spending some time in the kitchen with the other campers and Brady, who was there representing the host family we packed our tent and items. Brady shared about how he is also a cyclist and met the family thru cycling. While in the kitchen I saw pictures of the hosts's wedding - with their bikes! Brady shared that the wedding party and friends all rode on their bikes to the site of the wedding....such a beautiful and unique way to celebrate what you love with who you love. Brady gave us ideas on where to go into town and we decided to ride without our panniers to look around and have something to eat.
We had brunch and then walked over to the market, and I soon wished I had not eaten so much because the smell of the pizza being baked outdoors in a big oven was delicious. I settled for sharing Robert's big cookie and walked around seeing the different stands with jewelry, art, fruits, goat cheese and pastries. Robert had a fried apple pastry which he did not share with me. The flowers everywhere continue to amaze me - they are everywhere. I saw some beautiful big yellow roses that reminded me of my mom's yellow roses. The Ferry ride has become easier for me - I am now riding on to the boat, not walking my bike on. I love the clam chowder offered in the kitchen / restaurant of the ferry! The day has been filled with so much today - even tho we did not ride many miles, the hills and the new sights have filled my day. I think I am getting stronger!
We had brunch and then walked over to the market, and I soon wished I had not eaten so much because the smell of the pizza being baked outdoors in a big oven was delicious. I settled for sharing Robert's big cookie and walked around seeing the different stands with jewelry, art, fruits, goat cheese and pastries. Robert had a fried apple pastry which he did not share with me. The flowers everywhere continue to amaze me - they are everywhere. I saw some beautiful big yellow roses that reminded me of my mom's yellow roses. The Ferry ride has become easier for me - I am now riding on to the boat, not walking my bike on. I love the clam chowder offered in the kitchen / restaurant of the ferry! The day has been filled with so much today - even tho we did not ride many miles, the hills and the new sights have filled my day. I think I am getting stronger!