I’m sitting at a Perkins in Ames, IA eating an omelet and mammoth muffin, wiping tears from my eyes as we laugh hysterically. It is the first real meal we’ve eaten in 4 days after calculating the adults each burned a minimum of 5,000 calories a day. I’ll repeat that.. 5,000 calories a day, and … Continue reading Day 3: Relief
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Let’s talk about Pig Life
There are multiple ways to do Ragbrai. Event registration gives riders access to their main campgrounds spread out across the overnight host city, in parks, stadiums, schools, etc. Kybos (the Iowa term for Porta-Potties) are in abundance. Showers are not. Riders can typically pay a small donation fee to shower at the local school or … Continue reading Let’s talk about Pig Life
Ragbrai or Bust!
11 months ago, my youngest daughter was sitting on the couch watching YouTube's Kara & Nate, a traveling couple that documents their adventures through regular vlogs. I don't consider YouTube my main source of entertainment, but for some reason, the episode got my attention. While staring at the screen with intrigue, I slowly lowered myself … Continue reading Ragbrai or Bust!
The Mommy Briefing 