One down, ten to go! At exactly 6am Thursday we crossed the Colorado River from Blythe, California to Ehrenberg, Arizona. We all rode today, except Doug, who took another turn driving the van. The first riders arrived in Parker, AZ by 9:30 am! (It was, after all, a relatively short day – only 50 miles – and we all finished before the temperature hit 110.) The second wave of riders stuck together, singing songs and enjoying the scenery, getting to Parker around 10:30.
The only downside was that we left not knowing exactly where in Parker we would be spending the night. By the time we reached the first 20-mile rest stop we learned that Ryan had performed (or, perhaps more appropriately, been the recipient of) a “miracle.” Pastor Jose Garcia of the Parker Apostolic Church was waiting for us with open arms and much more – showers at Brother Rafael and Sister Patti’s home, a tour of Parker Dam which included lunch and photo ops of wild burros, and dinner back at Rafael and Patti’s house.
Between lunch and dinner we had time for chores, blog writing, and a precious nap. After dinner most of us attended a rousing Apostolic church service – we had CHURCH!
Tomorrow we’ll be up at 4 am and do it all again. Aren’t you jealous?
Tony
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Keep going! You're all doing a great job! I'm reading your blog every day and love the updates. You have prayers from Saint Joseph, MI. Stay strong. Stay positive. Keep going!
Woo Hoo! Those 4 am wake up calls are a real drage, eh?
You still have cheerleaders all over the place! Don't give up! You've go four days down!!!
Thanks for the updates everyone! We're enjoying the pics and commentary. Aaron is our rider and says the hospitality of the people and churches along the way has been unbelieveable! We would like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity.
Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Ride on.
Woo-Hoo! One state down and just a FEW more to go! So glad to hear of all of the hospitality of which you have been the recipients. :) Have a great day!
Auntie "M"
Wow! We are all so proud of the journey you are taking and impressed with how everyone is doing. It's great to hear about the warm welcomes you all are getting at each stop along the way. Love the blogs and the pics -keep 'em coming! Hope today is a good day - keep on peddling.
No way, NOT, up at 4am and on the road, but I have all the respect in the world for you doing it, ride on! (Tony's wife)
Hi, everyone! I am Ryan's mom and just now catching up. From our experience of following Ryan's bike adventure last summer (east to west), the prayers and support of family and friends is NEEDED and GREATLY appreciated. This is quite an undertaking by everyone! I love reading the daily journals and the on-line community comments. Cleveland, OH temps this week were 51 at night, and 66 in the day - quite a contrast to what the bike crew is feeling! Thanks for making us part of the adventure.
Yo Kid, heard you came away from your first fall without damage, thank goodness:) Wish I was going the distance with you and the gang, they sound great! Instead, I 'll stay content in the saddle hear in old NJ.
Wishing the best for the entire crew and meeting them all for the final few legs.
Their in spirit,
BDD
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