It’s Just The Big Dam Bridge….Get Over It!!!

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Day 110        September 27, 2014

Little Rock, Arkansas

A successful start to the day can often be measured by how quickly one’s dogs do their business. This was a very successful morning! And good thing, ‘cause we had to get to the start line of the Big Dam Bridge Cycling Tour.

The bikes are ready to roll. Heading out in the early morning for the Big Dam Bridge ride.

The bikes are ready to roll. Heading out in the early morning for the Big Dam Bridge ride.

The official t-shirt

The official t-shirt

While I walked the dogs, Mark tore the Space Shuttle apart to look for our bike helmets. Found ‘em! We were good to go!

Ready to rock 'n roll

Ready to rock ‘n roll

Waiting for the ride to begin

Waiting for the ride to begin

Lots of friendly folks waiting to start the ride

Lots of friendly folks waiting to start the ride

The entire ride was amazingly scenic and fun! And yes, we did actually ride over the Big Dam Bridge. I love that the Arkansasians have a sense of humor, and actually gave that exact name to their beloved bridge!

Mark's mid-ride selfie

Mark’s mid-ride selfie

Quick stop to take in the view

Quick stop to take in the view

Random scenery along the way

Random scenery along the way

The ride ended in the cool little neighborhood of Argentia, with free hot dogs and soda, and a live band. We got a couple beers from a little coffee shop/bar, and sat outside with some nice locals to listen to the band. (don’t judge…it was at least noon by time we started drinking beer)

Post-ride, a great local band playing in the street near the finish line

Post-ride, a great local band playing in the street near the finish line

@ The Joint for post-ride coffee and beer

@ The Joint for post-ride coffee and beer

I got the coffee

I got the coffee

Mark got the beer

Mark got the beer

Eventually, we headed back to the Space Shuttle. It was time to check on the doggies, take a shower, and go out exploring on foot.

Post-ride, back at the Space Shuttle, we were greeted by Trixie and Tiny

Post-ride, back at the Space Shuttle, we were greeted by Trixie and Tiny

We went back to the Clinton Presidential library to walk around and take more photos. And this time, we went inside. Besides the Presidential stuff in there, there was also a nice Dale Chihuly glass exhibit.

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Clinton Presidential Library

Wedding reception @ the Clinton Presidential Library. Should we crash it?

Wedding reception @ the Clinton Presidential Library. Should we crash it?

Chihuly glass art @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

Chihuly exhibit @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

Chihuly glass art @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

Chihuly exhibit @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

Chihuly glass art @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

Chihuly exhibit @ the Clinton Presidential Library.

@ the Clinton Presidential Library

Mark @ the Clinton Presidential Library

View of the pedestrian bridge, from the Clinton Presidential Library

View of the pedestrian bridge, from the Clinton Presidential Library

Lunch break beer

Lunch break beer @ Boscos

Tired from the day’s activities, we spent the evening back at the RV park. We took a walk along the river, then settled in to cook dinner and do our laundry.

Evening walk along the river

Evening walk along the river

And once again, we met some fellow RV-ers who were amazed that all four of us had been living in the small Space Shuttle for so long!! We were getting close to the four-month point of our trip, and even we were amazed at how well we were all doing!

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