Well at long last I am back out on the road, or at least I’m near a road that I’m not familiar with. China did her part to welcome my return by making sure we were rejected from the first three hotels we attempted to stay in, but I am now writing this from a small, cheap, dismal room in the city of Quzhou, surrounded by the familiar but not at all refreshing smell of cigarette smoke and Evan and Alexis’ dirty clothes.
My dreams of actually getting back on the bike look like they might have to wait another day, however. It’s raining now, and the forecast says it’s going to stay that way through tomorrow. Besides, we will be attempting to track down an airplane-building farmer. But I’m back out, and that’s what counts. Christmas on the road.
Now it’s just up to the knees to do their part.
Congratulations, Andy! Another day of rest is probably a good thing–don’t go out & ride in cold rain. Hope everybody’s feeling better. Take care, Guys.
Your Mother