Our second full day of cycling took us from just north of Ho Chi Minh City into hill country. We had some serious climbing that gave us a sense of what lies ahead of us. We rode from an elevation of 160 feet above sea level to over 700 feet. We know that our highest point on the route will be at 3000 feet. So, let's hope our training pays off.
These photos are from Tuesday's ride and activities.The day was humid, hot and overcast as we started at 6:00 am. It threatened to rain all day, but didn't. So far, so good. By early afternoon, terrain that had been undulating became quite hilly. We climbed hill after hill, sailing down a bit before cranking slowly up the next.
Everyone is healthy and riding well. Our few mechanical problems are handled ably by Kevin Williams and Bob Yardy.
We are enjoying Vietnamese food. In the photo, John is holding up rice noodles in pho bo -- a basic Vietnamese breakfast soup with chunks of beef and veggies. Very tasty. So it the fresh watermelon Daniel Shinkle is biting into.
Thanks for thinking of us. Feel free to leave a comment to any team member or the group as a whole. Also, check out the Twitter feed in the right sidebar. These come from the open road throughout the day.
Prayed for your team this morning! Hi to Greg, John, Joe and the rest from Eric Spangler . . .
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited to follow your journey!! We especially would like to say "Hello" to Kevin!!!! From Fourth Grade at Sorento Elementary!!!!!!!! Keep Blogging!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're doing well! The thought of going up those hills makes my legs ache! But the food sounds great. Enjoy--we're thinking of you, John!
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ReplyDeleteDear Uncle Daniel, We are thinking about you and praying for you. Shareen would love to be there with you and Zarina says, "We love you". Thanks for letting Rachel come down and help with the work here. I have put her to good use with Mom and Dad.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it guys! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteMr. Pennington,
ReplyDeleteHi, we have been following your blog. What an awesome trip. Have fun and be safe!
Samuel Pierce
Kevin, Greg and the whole team,
ReplyDeleteBeen praying daily for your safety and good will. It is great that you have this opportunity to serve the people. I have been enjoying the daily journals and pictures and can only hope I will someday get the opportunity to do a ride like this. Jealous! HAH But so glad you are there for the people. God Bless!
Mark Myers