Author Archives: Morgan McCune

Today was a full day – We met some really fun people, biked about 40 miles, did some more bike surgery, watched two full football games, and got a hotel room to scrub ourselves, clothes, and bikes. Breakfast at Go Bears Market was a pleasure. We met a group of deeply rooted Louisiana men whoContinue reading “Day 20 – December 28th”

Rain rain, go away, come again another day! (Another day at least two months from now please! 😊) What a COZY morning in our tent listening to a light pitter patter in 65 degree weather. Ahhhh. We made lots of little spider and snail friends as our tent provided a refuge for more than justContinue reading “Day 19 – December 27th”

On the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again, The life I love is riding bikes with my boyfriend, Oh I just can’t wait to get on the road again! After a fun and tasty (Sue made French toast!) morning with family, we launched off into the west while theyContinue reading “Day 18 – December 26th”

What a place! Amazing live music, art, food, and BEAUTIFUL European-esque architecture. I’m in love! Ryan and I stayed at the coolest hostel called Atlas House where we met interesting travelers from around the world. We were lucky enough to spend time with them exploring the city! Shout outs to Nas, Kate, Chinnal, Jenn, Rose,Continue reading “New Orleans! – December 21st-26th”

What a relaxing, delicious, and talkative stay we have had with Lois and Diana Thornton! Diana is Ryan’s first cousin, once removed and Lois is his great aunt who live in Poplarville, MS. They are living the rural life after spending years in New Orleans and surviving hurricane Katrina. We loved hearing their stories andContinue reading “Lois and Diana – December 18th – 21st”

Cream cheese, yogurt, bagels, sausage, eggs, muffins, biscuits, waffles, toast, cereal, and COFFEE were all devoured in the delicious breakfast at the Days Inn of Newton Mississippi. Right as we were finishing breakfast we got a call from Jerry Smith telling us that he was driving south for a doctors appointment, and to get ourContinue reading “Day 17 – December 18th”

Okay. Weird day. But we also had a good one! Allow me to elaborate: This morning we rose to the sound of construction workers (we expected it) in Lori’s home. They were very nice! We also woke up to near freezing temperatures and hit the road nice and bundled up for a 50 mile ride.Continue reading “Day 16 – December 17th”

We left Aubri and Trevor’s house in the afternoon yesterday and pedaled a little over 20 miles before crawling into the Tombigbee National Forest with our bikes for the night. After a good (slightly angled downhill sideways due to hilly terrain) sleep, we packed up and left for some mileage before the forecasted rain hitContinue reading “Day 14 and 15 – December 15th and 16th”

We just left Trevor Prickett, Aubri Flores, and their dog Bailey’s lovely apartment after three days of cooking, baking, art making, nature walking, party going, and uno playing. I had so much fun letting loose with Aubri and enjoying her creativity and honesty. It was great to get some time with a girlfriend and toContinue reading “Starkville, MS – Break Time 2.0”

Ryan and I are enjoying our time in Starkville and are loving stay with Jerry and Libby Gill while we wait for his friends, Trevor and Aubri to finish up finals at MSU. We will be staying in Starkville another 3-4 days to spend time with them before heading down to Poplarville, MS where weContinue reading “Starkville, MS – Break Time 1.0”