Well we made it to Belize City in one piece. The total mileage was 47 miles. We were a bit smarter today by starting our ride way before the sun awoke. Hooked up our headlamps and bike lights and started our way to Belize City at 4:30 am from Orange Walk. Riding in the dark is actually much better than during the day. For one, the beating sun isn’t melting our skin away. Secondly, you can’t see what’s in front you. That’s a good thing because you can’t see the never ending road ahead! Our plan is to get up by 3:00 am and hit the road. It’s now 10:35 pm…I should get to bed!

Before I crash for the night, I can’t forget to mention my simple gift of the day. Well, it was our last break before finishing the 10 mile leg into Belize City. We decided to stop at a local food stand along the road. There we met Brunelda who works there. She cooks all the food. The topic of the hurricanes came up because we hear that Hurricane Dean seems to be heading toward the Yucatan. By the way, we’re not worried about it just yet. Anyway, she told us that she and her family survived Hurricane Hattie back in 1961. She even had a picture with her of the hut she lived in. The thatched roof fell while she and her family where huddled inside while water came pouring in. My immediate question to here was, “So what do you do in a hurricane situation like that? Do you scrunch down and hold one?” She replied, “All you can do is pray.”

Ok, I’m really going to bed now. I want to quickly say hello to Amy (my wife to be), my family and my middle school and sr. high youth group. Until tomorrow after 73 miles of biking, I’ll see you later!

Peace, Scott “My fingers are numb” Neely