Daniela and I signed up for a mountain bike race in Atahaulpa. The distance was 26km (16 miles) up and down but mostly up hill. She invited her family and friends and many showed up to cheer her on and see if the gringo died. She did outstanding and placed in 5th place. I on the other hand finished the race and did not die. Elena and Edwin made a trophy for me. They had left space on it to write “here lies” in case I died it could have been my head stone. I’m so proud of Daniela she killed it. Me on the other hand was probably the only one in the race looking at how beautiful the scenery was.
