WOW's, June 29

This amazing group of women accomplished something they will never forget and can also be very proud to have participated in. I am amazed at the riding these women were able to do day after day and love it. This was an opportunity to see the the US up close and personal which most people do not take or have the time to do. As you can see, our day was very foggy and cold as we rode through town to the water. I think there were only two who had ridden the first of this last year, from Anacortes, Washington to Fargo, North Dakota. Others had ridden parts from last year and this year. Of course the Wows are ready to do the first part now or maybe after a rest and to save up some money. Our dinner last night was fantastic and of course we had Maine lobster, clam chowder and toasted with champayne. The riders who joined the group in Cleveland sang a song with words appropriately written by Kathryn to the tune of You are my Sunshine, we sang happy birthday to Rosie, from Australia, shared gifts with special meaning from special riders and said our goodbyes and gave hugs to those who came with big decisions to make about their lives. We have repacked our suitcases and hope they don't weigh too much, taken our bikes to be mailed home, gotten special gifts and congratulations from special people and now just look forward to sitting on an airplane for 10 hours instead of a bicycle seat. Thanks for being interested in this trip and sending your notes, they really cheered me on each day. Back to my golf and feral cat and especially to my friends and family. Brakin Bev
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