I spoke to Karl last night and got an update on yesterdays travels, but I was experiencing computer difficulties so I couldn't post until this morning.
Yesterday, our two friends woke up to a chilly 37 degrees. It did warm up later as they were riding and the sun was shining. They traveled 80 miles to Jet, OK with no problems.
They stopped for dinner at the Last Chance Cafe and met a man named Benjamin. They had great conversation about their trip across the country. Benjamin told them he was a Hunting Consultant specializing in African hunts. Check out his website at huntlikeyoumeanit.com.
When I say that there are nice people in Oklahoma, I mean it! Before Benjamin left he paid for Karl and Mo's dinner. How nice is that?!?! Karl and Mo had no idea until the waitress came over and picked up the bill she had left on the table and said that Benjamin had paid for their meal.
Benjamin, if you happen to read this, Karl and Mo really appreciate your kind gesture and your friendly conversation.
Karl said that they have not been in short supply of nice people. In San Diego, Mo's friend Scott shuttled them all over Southern California. In Arizona, a woman at a cafe told them how to avoid the mountains. In Texas, on many occasions, people would go out of their way to see if they needed any help. The other night a man stopped by the campground to see if they needed a ride into town to get supplies. And the list goes on, and on. I just hope they experience friendly people the closer they get to the east coast. We all know how cranky we can be in MD and PA. Ok, maybe not in PA, but I'm cranky here in MD. :-)
The odometer on the bike was just over 1500 miles last night. These fellows are bustin' butt to get across the US. I'm sure they'll sleep for a month when they get back. I did suggest to Karl that when he's done the US, he should start with the other 6 continents. So, for all of you who missed out on this one, I think the next one will be Australia.
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