First Rainy Day

What a day! That is the best way I can describe today. I was chased by dogs three times and biked up a mud pit for two miles! We took off from Greenville SC and ended up in Hellen Georgia. It took us 60 plus miles to get to the Georgia State line, then we continued on for a few more miles and this is where the fun begun! I was cornered by three huge dogs that looked like Great Pyrenees for about 5 minutes, then finally they left me through. Only to come to a 2 mile climb on a dirt road. It had been raining all day and I was already on my second change of clothes. I started the climb only to realize that I would not be going very fast since the road was completely soaked through and my back wheel just kept spinning without moving very much. None the less I kept going (this is where all the training comes in, THANK YOU ROBIN!) So I continued up slowly but eventually my rear tire just spun in place and I tipped over. I fell but I did not hurt my self, it was rather comical actually. I got up and back on the bike and finally made it to the top. This was the first real challenge I have had in the first 3 days of my journey. A few miles later I was chased again by two Pitt Bulls (OK they were Chihuahuas) but they look very big and mean! I should mention that Kate did a great job again today, she has time and again proven to be the perfect person for the trip, I am very glad she knew how to drive the truck up the mud climb. Well after 98 miles, three Great Perynees', a 2 mile mud climb and 2 Chihuahuas we made it to Hellen Georgia. I am very happy to be done with today, it was hard and very rewarding. I thank you all for your prayers and support. Stay tuned for more from me tomorrow ;) To Liliana: Mija, I know you are sharing this with your friends at school, please be kind to your friends and work hard. Know that papi loves you and misses you very much. I can't wait to see you again very soon, but for now I need to continue on my trip. Please take care of your sisters and be good at school. You are a very good Hija and I am very proud of you, I love you. Tell Ava, Sulema and your Mami that I love them very much too ok? PS. tell yaya I love her too. Love, Papi.