Two days to go!!

We arrived in Denver on Thursday, a very hot windy day. There were dark storm clouds all around us. Now I know why they call it "big sky country". Pretty awesome when you can see for miles all around. There was quite a strong wind which blew sand and dirt all over. If we had to cycle in this kind of weather we would have to be pulled off the road I'm sure. It was such a powerful wind. The storm seemed to move on to the east of us so we didn't get any rain. We spent the night at a State park which has miles of groomed bike trails. On Friday morning Margaret, Joe and I cycled 40 kms. on these trails just to get our legs limbered up before Monday since we haven't been on the bike for a week. Peter got to stay back and organize the truck since there were only three bikes. Margaret and I were glad to have Joe around because the trails were'nt marked and we discovered we're two of a kind when it comes to directions. Hope we cycle with a good map reader on the trip!! The weather was hot but not humid. We saw the mountains in the distance - beautiful scenery. Today, Saturday we arrived at the highschool in good time to see the first cyclist which was who was on a recumbant bike. It was great to watch the London and area group come in as well as the people we cycled with in New Zealand. I met Betty, one of the cooks who is originally from Athens. Hadn't seen her in probably 40 yrs. Also saw Jake K. come in and he filled us in on his two mishaps on the road. So my luggage has been transferred to two laundry baskets, propped full of stuff (probably way too much). Reality is starting to set in. Stay tuned.... Don't worry family, I haven't opened the album yet. I promise as hard as it is not to look, to wait until after I get done my first day.