Wednesday, March 19, 2008

We cross the continental divide - 6355 feet


I was sagging today as our group made a tough climb, over 4000 feet, over the continental divide. Almost everybody made it and I wish I had been among them - but the day after tomorrow is an even more intense ride over Emory Pass at an elevation of 8228 feet and about 5500 feet of climbing. As you can tell I am feeling strong!

I did stand on my head under the continental divide sign. When I figure out how to post pictures you'll get to see it. Note to Danc'n Feet (my dance troupe): see, I am practicing!

We are in Silver City, New Mexico. Tomorrow is a rest day and I've arranged a trip out to the Gila cliff dwellings and hot springs. Stand by for info.

Finally, there is trouble at home. A family member is in crisis. It's hard to be away but there's not alot I could do at home either. I don't want to be here obscessing about what's going on at home, and I don't want to be here in denial. How can I maintain awareness and balance and be in present time?

4 comments:

Rhonda Hoornstra said...

Hope all is good at home. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Rhonda Hoornstra said...

Well I am 49 on this date of the 19th and I would never think of doing what your are doing at my age!!! Very impressive to me. Keep it up.

Nancy said...

Way to go girl! Not only are you a great dancer now you can add a fantastic biker babe to your resume!!!

I enjoy reading your adventures.
-Nancy

Kyla said...

If you keep that up, when you get back you will be the star of your dance troop and you guys will rock again! Now all you have to do is work on you split (hanumanasana)!