Kitty's ride Day 2 (Harrision to Manning Park) and Day 3 (Manning Park to Osoyoos)

Submitted by Kitty Chavarie

Well everyone who is following along, I must say the last two days were tough for me. No mincing words, very very tough.  Weather, winds and wicked fast downhills are a real life challenge.  The real life support from all of our riders and from our Kinsmen drivers, Malcolm and Wayne, and our young lady drivers Simona and Tracy have made me able to continue on in the face of a scary day today.  

Kitty starting out from Manning Park to Osoyoos on Monday, the start of day three. It was pouring rain in the morning!

The scenery has changed tons in the last few days, from cold enough to see your breath, to hot enough to strip to summer gear. When yesterday we slept at Manning Park and could see our breath when we headed off this morning.  But tonight, I actually dipped in the lake here in Osoyoos!  

I personally haven't seen any wildlife (other than a few of the crazy brave riders!) but enjoy the marmot moments, HUGE ravens and birdsong that is very different from the coast.  The scents in the desert are lovely too.  I am just plain to tired now to go on.  Tomorrow is a new day with new sore bits to show for it.  Thanks for cheering me on out there., means tons to me.  


Cheers from Kitty

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