DAY THIRTEEN - SHORT AND SWEET IN DENVER!

I woke up early to a heavy fog. I got everything packed up and waited for it to clear. I wanted to leave by about 7:00. Before I left I walked around the Diedrich farm and took pictures of Dave’s vast collection of tractors. It was pretty neat to see all the different kinds he had. I thanked the family for their hospitality and headed down the road.

It was going to be a short trip today because I was only going to the town of Watkins, about 30 miles away. I had talked with my aunt about them picking me up there before they went to the airport to pick up my daughter Sam at the airport. Sam did not know that I would be with them so it would be a surprise.

After about only 5 miles down the road I was feeling very weak again. My legs felt heavy and weighted. The bike seemed extra heavy and slow. Maybe it was the elevation or maybe thirteen days without a rest day had caught up with me. I put my head down and continued on. I, again, had to walk up a number of hills that weren’t really all that steep.

About an eight mile from Watkins a black SUV passed me and honked…it was my aunt Sue and uncle Charles….I was saved! We loaded the bike on the roof rack and stopped at a McDonald’s for a drink and to wait for Sam’s flight to arrive, about an hour later. Sam was surprised to see me show up with Sue at the baggage claim. (Sorry I forgot to get a picture).

We all went out to eat dinner and then went to Sue and Charles’s house so I could take a shower….it felt soooo good! We later went and did a little sightseeing and we stopped on the way back for some ice cream. My Sunday School Class had sent a card and some cash with Sam for me to use for some ice cream. Thanks guys, that was very thoughtful of you, so we did.

My Aunt Sue and Uncle Charles to the rescue!

The Denver Airport where we picked up Sam.

Destination tomorrow – None, rest day.
Ice Cream today – Chocolate shake, Carmel Cashew, Blueberry Pomegranate Chocolate Chunk.
Miles today – 25
Total miles to date - 900