Welcome to Louisiana! We definitely felt the humidity today on our ride; we are still in the process of adjusting to it. Lots of rolling hills and dense foliage today, and from what I hear that's what we will have all the way to DC. At around noon, we had an arrival at the Shriners Children's Hospital here. There, we ate lunch and got to hang out with some truly inspirational kids. A few friends and myself had the opportunity to hang out and play with some kids in the rehabilitation room. Those kids are the true heroes. Words cannot express the emotions that go through that room, but I can tell you that several of those kids truly inspired me and I can only hope one day that I'll be as courageous as they are.
Lodging is at the Calgary Baptist Church Family Life Center. They have been more than hospitable and brought us an Italian feast for dinner. After dinner, a few of us did a Bible study over James chapter 2 and cleaned our bikes up after. I even put the new tire that I got a great deal on today at the bike shop on. It was a messy process. Between my bike and jersey lately, the nickname "Pigpen" is beginning to stick to me.
Monroe tomorrow! Much love from LA. Here are a few pics. And by few I mean one.
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