Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Day 26

Last night the guys stayed in a motel and when they awoke this morning Matt and Andy felt the worst they have all trip. Andy said his muscles, joints shins and feet were all sore. Matt is sore as well, and on top of that he is now battling a cold. They went to go find breakfast and as they walked out the door they were greeted with windy, cold and rainy weather-in the low 40s. Not the greatest weather when you are already feeling terrible.

Sonic fast food establishments are not located in upstate New York, but they always see the commercials, so they have been dying to visit one. They found one down the road but were let down when they were refused service because they didn't have a car. (You were served by pulling your car up to the 'ports' and press the service button and order.) Sonic alludes them once again! So they had to settle on BK. Matt wasn't able to eat as his stomach was off. After breakfast Ken and Matt went to CVS to look for some drugs for Matt. Andy was very disappointed in the King as he did not provide any cinnamon buns as the menu promises.

9:30am arrived and they got started. All were relieved to the fact that they only had 18 miles to do today. Around mile 6 they came upon an old army tank. Of course it had to be explored. Andy was able to even lift the hatch and climb inside. They got some pictures that will surely be great.

A Jackson Mississippi news station contacted the guys and stayed with them for about an hour today filming and interviewing. We will hopefully post that story soon.

They arrived in town around 2PM and got to the local post office to send out some mail. After that they went to one of the only two places to eat in town; a pizza shop. The plan was to camp out tonight, but with Matt feeling sick and the weather predicted to dip into the high 20s, they decided to stay at a hotel-the only one in town.

Tonight they ate dinner with Matt's brother's friend; Tony and his girlfriend Brooke. They ate at El Sombero, a Mexican place. Tony and Brooke drove up from Jackson, about an hour drive. The meal was, 'el fantastico.'

Matt's Mom and Dad; Mamma D and Papa D, are traveling from Albany to provide some support for the next couple of days starting tomorrow. It will be a welcomed change and will be nice to see some family members.

1 comment:

betsy ramaccia said...

Hey guys!

it's betsy from greensboro, a place you visited many days and many, MANY miles ago!
i've been sick the past few days and got to thinking about what you all would do if one of you got sick. low and behold, when i checked your site today, poor matt has a cold! you all never cease to amaze me - stick with it, matt. beat that cold!
i hope you all enjoy the time with your visitors!