I'm amazed at the hospitality we've recieved from strangers so far on this trip. This morning we were "sent off" by the town of Nag's Head with a ceremony on the beach--with seating from the funeral home, a podium, the mayor, members of the press, friends and family. After pictures and a few short speeches, we carried our bikes down to the beach and dipped our rear tires in the Atlantic Ocean...we'll dip our front tires in the Pacific. Thanks so much John for seeing us off and taking photos!
The police and Mr.McCombs escorted us out of Nag's Head and across NC's longest bridge--Old Baum Bridge, 5.4 miles--to the mainland. I'm loving the flatlands and the rest of our ride went pretty well, 65 miles to Swan Quarter, where we're staying at Soule United Methodist Church. 65 miles is about three times farther than I've ever biked before, so I'm feeling a little sore but arrived in good time. The folks at Soule UM have been gracious hosts; they're preparing a fresh seafood dinner for us and will have a home-cooked Southern breakfast in the morning. My grandmother, uncle and cousin also came over from Bath to say hello!
I'm borrowing a computer so I have to cut this short, but I'll post pictures the next time I can. Cheers!
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