03/08 Two things of great importance to me died today. The first to go was the water immersion heater I picked up in Guadalajara. I’d heard they can have a short lifespan so I wasn’t too surprised. Fortunately I have another one. That thing saved me a fortune.
The second thing was my rear tire. It’s not dead yet but there is a tear on the side wall where it presses up against the the rim. The tube isn’t exposed yet but it won’t be long. It lasted 6000 miles. I have a spare Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire and can pop that on if need be. I need to find a way to get 2 new Schwalbe’s now. The Schwalbe Marathon Extremes seem like they’ll be the best ones for me. Oaxaca is the next big city so I might end up having to stay there a few days. I should get there tomorrow. Getting a bike shop to order me a couple will be fun.
Long day today. Big climbs but very little sun so I was happy.
GPX Track
| Mood: | Good | | Weather: | Cloudy/Warm |
| Wind: | Light | | Wind Direction: | Variable |
| Avg Speed: | 8.9 mph (14.3 km/h) | | Top Speed: | 34.7 mph (55.8 km/h) |
| Total Ascent: | 4562 ft (1390.5 m) | | Max Elevation: | 8127 ft (2477.1 m) |
| Distance: | 59.29 mi (95.4 km) | | Total Distance: | 11889 mi (19133.5 km) |
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Just thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers
Love,
Uncle Paul & Aunt Leta
Thanks Aunt Leta. I miss you/Uncle Paul.
son, missed your call again, figures. if I can help you out somehow on this end about a new tire, let me know. I could get one and overnight it to you. good to here all is well, even though I didn’t talk to you.
If you want to go ahead and just pass over your credit card info I’ll handle the ordering part.
Deeeeeeeeclined!!!!
the other hear……..