I about 3 hours we will be leaving for Pomfret, CT, our first destination of the bike trip. After three days of getting to known each other, it seems like we have a great group going. Everyone comes from different backgrounds, parts of the state, and bicycle experience. I would have to say I'm more anxious than nervous to leave today, but I'm not looking forward to the 38 miles of hill we have to endure. Tough first day, huh?
The days following up to today have been busy for the most part, and with little sleep to back it up (I figure tonight I'm just going to crash). We went on our first group bike ride on Friday, a 21 mile loop that took us into Massachusetts (I have never been to Massachusetts!). If you happened to be in Providence on Friday, you would have seen 30 some cyclist biking in a row yelling, "Pothole!" "Car!" or "Puddle!" It was exhilarating. Other than big bike rides like the Bridge Pedal in Portland, I have never ridden in such a large group.
Yesterday, helped build our first house! After a couple trips in our massive white creeper van, we picked up hammers and nails (I apparently am "abnormally bad at hammering" as Natalie says) and went to work.
(Photo by Ali Vandergon)
Meso doing one of the most popular jobs of the day, moving dirt.
Last night a special festival happened in Providence called Fire on the Water. They literally have these baskets full of wood that go up and down the river(?) that are lit on fire.
(Photo by Ali Vandergon)
Surrounding the river were food stands as well as live music.
(Photo by Ali Vandergon)
It was a great way to end our stay in Providence and the weather wasn't half bad either!
Talking about weather, it's pouring now and I should probably grab some breakfast. Until next time.
-Alie
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