Our day started off great with a hot breakfast from our awesome hosts in Brinkley, First United Methodist Church. Everyone enjoyed a fast start as we rode with a rare and appreciated tailwind out of town. The ride was beautiful and we were surprised to see rice growing all along the route. After a quick lunch, the majority of the riders took advantage of a local “Dairy Bar” – nothing like a milkshake to make the afternoon start off right! The highlight of the afternoon ride was a mile-long stretch of forest submerged in a gorgeous lake – it was very unusual and felt like something straight out of a fairy tale. Heading into Little Rock we encountered pot holes the size of craters for which no amount of Chamois Butter could have prepared us. We crossed into the city proper over the Arkansas River and were really excited to finish the day early – everyone was arrived by 1:30 in the afternoon, allowing us one more afternoon to explore the city! We were hosted by the First Presbyterian Church downtown, and were able to walk to such sights as the River Market District, the Clinton Presidential Library, and the headquarters of Heifer International. We are looking forward to two days of building with the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Little Rock before heading out towards the Ozark Mountains.


Becky and Emily