Day: 73
This morning I wanted to do my first big bicycle ride of my training for my PCH tour. I got on my bike and headed down PCH from Balboa to Lauguna, had breakfast, and rode back. It was a hilly ride and the roughly 30 miles put a slight(sarcasm; slightly more than slight) strain my legs. I got back exhausted around ten and settled in with Josh to watch Super Troopers while we waited for Aaron and his girlfriend, Nadine, to get here so we could all go out to lunch.
When Aaron and Nadine arrived we all (Mom&Mike, Josh&Sarah, Aaron&Nadine and myself) went over to a Newport Landing and enjoyed a spectacular meal overlooking the bay. This seems to happen to me all the time, the whole family goes out and I am always the loner, not that I mind, but once in every so often…
After lunch, Christine called and I headed over to her house (she lives about a block from the restaurant). We caught up on old times, played some Scrabble, listened to music and talked about my future travel plans. She had plans with her roommate so around seven I went back to the house on the beach and spent the rest of the night with the family.
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Its ok to feel the way you do about being the odd man out in regards to relationships. Think about it Rob……..your on a tour of the world and your timeline to establish a relationship is difficult let it go and just bring a friend!
This is my first time back on the Internet as the Balboa Pennesula is not as WI-FI friendly as Europe, as Rob indicates. I’m at work and have easy access.
Anyway, I must tell all of you Blog readers of Rob’s adventures out there, what a huge and emotional surprise it was to see Rob again. He whas been sorely missed by family. I loved and will continue to love every moment he spends with us, sharing his adventures and excitement forthcoming.
As Rob’s blog reader, I can’t wait for the adventure to pick up again after this lull in the action.
Think “Odd man in” rather than “out”. It is you Rob that they wish to be near, and you continually cultivate new relationships wherever you go because of your status as a leading man.
True friends will last a lifetime. Family is forever.