Following a tremendous sendoff by many friends and family from Traders Point Christian Academy on Friday, we decided to drive through the night to reach Quebec City as early as possible on Saturday. About five hours into the trip, we joined with Julie Hirshberger who will join Oma as our support team, reaching Quebec City about 10:30 a.m. this morning. It's a beautiful city that sits atop a steep hill (it never hurts to have a good headstart for a cross-country bike ride) and overlooks the St. Lawrence. Founded in 1608 and celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, this French-speaking city has an older, European feel with winding streets and lots of flower baskets while being surrounded by a walled fortress and serving as the capital of Quebec.
Between a relaxed lunch at an outdoor cafe, seeing a variety of street performers demonstrate their seemingly unique talents (including a gentleman who sang and played five instruments at once while I worked diligently to clap in beat), taking a tour of the dramatic Hotel Frontenac that traces its history back to the 1880s and has hosted such dramatic events as allied meetings in preparation for D-Day, it was a good day to refresh and prepare for the ride.
Safe and sound. Excited for tomorrow's ride. Hoping you will "ride along" with us on this journey. We'll be on the road around 7 a.m. and are looking forward to a great ride.
Charlie ("Skinny Legs") Grandy
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7 comments:
Charlie, I couldn't make it to the prayer sendoff on friday, but I prayed for you and your journey where I was. I will continue to do so as near to constant as i am able. God's blessings on you, Matt, Oma and Julie.
Dear Dad, I hope you are safe. I beat Mom today in ping pong. We are having lots of wind and rain. The Colts won 18-15 against the Vikings. Bob Sanders, Tony Hugo, Dallas Clark and Jeff Saturday all had injuries. Love, David
Hi Dad! Hope are you doing well biking by faith. I am praying for you and everyone else. I learned today that I got an acting role and dancing part in the Christmas play. I love you!
Charlie,
Clint and I will be following your journey. We will be praying for perfect weather, physical and mental endurance, a great wall of protection for all of you and round tires (with air in them).
BTW, when you get back and want to retire, I've been looking @ garage sales for a bike. I did find a really neat one. Though, it was pink and had no seat.
Truly you are a "peddler" for our Lord Jesus and TPCS's. Grace and Blessings!
Tom & Clint McNamara
Morrie and I have been praying often for your ride and for all of those who accompany you (say Hi to Elsa - aka Oma). Also praying for Lori and the children as they miss you. We know God is in control of this whole venture and hope you feel His direction and care.
In Him,
Jane Brown
Charlie, We rode our bikes tonight in your honor!! You have truly motivated us and we had lots of fun too! God Bless your travels, we look forward to reading your wonderful stories and experiences. Blessings, Susan, Michael and Phillip Luse
Bikers, I had to laugh about the bugs. Three days a week while mowing TPCC I get some unusual bugs for snacks. I've gotten so now, I can tell what time of season it is by the bugs. Ususally get stung by something once a week.
Pics are beautiful! Everything looks so green. Green is good!
We keep praying for you and thanking God for you, your purpose and goal. Grandy's are grand.
Tmc
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