My 60th Birthday

73 miles today - almost there.

Gee, my birthday and the day before the end of the trip. I suppose it is time to say something profound.

I went to London a few years ago and took a side trip to Greenwich. The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium (at the stroke of midnight GMT as measured from the Prime Meridian). I had my picture made near it. This time line is just that — a marking — a line.

I don’t feel any older than yesterday. There are two riders here who are 70, and my goal has been to keep up with them. Watching them on this trip has eased my mind about getting “older.” Mostly, I feel grateful that I was able to physically participate in the ride.

I have been sung to many times today. I got to wear one of the birthday socks, because I share the day with Barb who also has turned 60 today. I have had birthday sprinkles, and someone bought me lunch. Then there was a birthday cake and a shared birthday. Last night I stood next to Elvis — what else can a girl ask for??