Backup Plans

It's Sunday morning--make that almost afternoon--and I am lazily snuggled in bed. I've already been up, showered, and made pancakes, but now it's time to rest--it's our recovery day. We got back from our two week trip last night around 10 (and it was still very light out!) after driving for about 12 hours. The car is still crammed full of sleeping bags, suit cases, snacks, a tent, and all sorts of random things that you end up taking with you on long trips. It needs to be unpacked. Clothes need to be washed. Groceries need to be bought. But not right now.

Our trip was not what we had planned, but it was good. I'll write about it and post pictures over the next few days. For now, here is a glimpse into the first part of our trip:

Plan A: Go on a three day bike trip that's a fundraiser for a camp, bike 150 km a day, raise $1500.

Plan B: Go on a three day bike trip with our family, the same weekend, bike 100 km a day, don't raise any money. Get Jon's parents to watch all the kids.

Plan C: Shorten the lengths of the rides a wee bit.

Plan D: Jon's parents can't watch the kids--find this out the day before we are supposed to leave. Go anyway, but rather than the four adults biking together, we'll have to go in pairs. Shorten the lengths of the rides even more.

Plan E: Get a low grade fever and aches.

Plan F: Add some rain.

Plan G: Ride for only two days, with fever and rain, make rides shorter, and enjoy the beauty of the mountains.

More to come...including Laurel's new tricks!