My journey across the country has officially begun! Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday or messaged me. Starting at Point Pleasant Beach, NJ I biked about 20 miles to nearby Allaire State Park. I learned the following morning one of the dangers of camping in “unofficial” campsites: my first flat tire. Fortunatly the rain had slowed a bit so changing it wasn’t too bad. I then spent the next couple hours getting drenched as I made my way to Bridgewater, NJ. Thanks to Greg and Christine for putting up with my soggy self. My reluctance to submit myself to another day of rain gave me a slow start on Monday. Torrential downpours again, though I did get to see the sun for about 30 minutes. It almost tricked me into putting sunscreen on, but I knew better. After more rain I arrived in Easton, PA where my friends Dick and Polly helped me dry my stuff out and made homemade pizza! Which I’m now going to go eat.
Before I go, quick question: The first thing I want to do after biking all day in the rain is to take a hot shower. Does that count as irony?
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Good luck bro! Sorry I couldn’t make it Saturday. Cya when you get back.
Irony…? No, water from the shower head is just a bit warmer than from the clouds. Unless, of course the rain clouds are along the equator. Those are really warmer than clouds in Jersey. Can’t wait to read your next entry!
Safe journey and enjoy your adventure!