I got up out of my hammock and didn't know what exactly to do with myself. We were required neither to bike nor build today. It was a day we had all to ourselves. It was such a peaceful morning that I decided to take a short run just to get another form of exercise. I got my shoes on and started down the bike path next to the host site.
I ran, marveling at the rock formations around me. I didn't know that Arkansas had such scenery. I followed a gravel path labeled "Quarry Overlook." The rock cliffs were beautiful. I stopped to take pictures.
After I got back, other people were awake and we chatted before deciding to walk into town. Little Rock is an amazing little city. We walked around the farmers market chatting with the locals. We bought some strawberries and some new shirts. It's exciting to have something new to wear!
We went to a festival called "Juneteenth." It celebrates the Civil Rights Movements and seeks to further empower the people of Little Rock. We listening to two little boys rap. They were pretty good!
After that, we decided to walk back home to relax and write some postcards. We had a good chat and the 2 miles back to the host flew by.
Tonight, we ate some delicious jambalaya and ice cream and chilled out by the river listening to Dan play guitar.
Tomorrow is supposed to be one of the toughest days of the trip. We climb through the Ozarks 85 miles to Russellville. Our legs are rested and ready to climb. We are all excited because our teammate, Sarah, will be riding tomorrow for the first time in a while due to a long list of ailments. We joke that she is not failing at riding her bike, but actually succeeding in finding out all the ways how not to ride a bike. Just like how Thomas Edison discovered 1,000 ways not to invent a lightbulb. She has had such a good attitude this whole time. It is really admirable!
Well the ants are biting my feet and I'm going to go chat with my teammates now. Have a good night and thanks for reading!
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