Saturday November 25 2006

It was about 12* this morning in Bridgeport and 30’s during the day, and very very dry. In Malaysia where Steph is for the endurance ride, it’s, well, tropical and (I quote) wet and steamy, hot and humid, very very humid, sunny, hot, woke up to pouring rain, already drying up, sunny, raining…

Steph rode out with her friend the King of Malaysia yesterday morning (okay, with a couple of other riders). Riders from all over the world have arrived to participate in the 160 km (about 100 miles), 80 km (about 50 miles), and 40 km (about 25 miles) rides, which will be held today… or rather tonight. Steph’s 80km ride starts at midnight.

I’m all alone bird- and house-sitting and horse-less here, riding muscles aching to get back on a horse, and snow’s predicted for tomorrow. Not complaining or anything – I’ll just pull out another blanket and follow along and dream I’m in steaming in Malaysia…