It’s been a while, but today was a 20-mile day!
Goodness, it’s funny how such days work. I felt tired after about 8 miles, ready for the day to end. The next 12 miles were actually much more technically challenging than the first 8– given the dangerous, fast, narrow roads and all. By the time I made it across the James River, at day’s end, I had enough momentum to walk the final 8 miles to his home. However, we’d already previously agreed to meet near the bridge, which I’ll soon need to return to.

Today’s route:

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At the end of today’s 20 miles, the first full 20 in a while, some obstacles tried to stop me from crossing the James River and finishing the day. My response: “Ha!”