Adventure Underway

I am underway,
Launching arrival part of journey.

Bob and I have driven to Milwaukee,
Heavy, heavy truck traffic on freeways,
Nerve wracking, exhausting, prompting frazzle.
Not way I want to start.

Then lost on arrival in Milwaukee!
Arghh....
Could be litany of "downer" experience,
Except....

In crowded midst of downtown Milwaukee,
Pulling over to ask construction crew for direction,
Helpful, kind guy pointed clear path to
Destination on Marquette University campus:
Straz Tower dorm.

Unloading bike and car,
Temps at 59 degrees with wind.
Cold!   

Biking group walked to U dining hall to eat.
Good food, 
Lots of it, 
Plenty GF for Bob and others.

Ten cyclists on this trip.
More than half, repeat riders with company.
Even though sharing stories of former trips,
They welcome with interest we newbies.

Tomorrow, Sat is "day off".
Why before ride, I wondered?

Circumstances of travel, weather, life,
Have folks a bit worn as we arrive.
Tomorrow is time to ground,
Mentally "arrive" and be ready for trip.

Here I am starting trip
Totally new,
Familiar goals,
Expanding experience,
Renewing eagerness.

Excitement is stirring.

Lucky me!

Hugs to each of you,
Lin