Day 21 – A Slow Roll and a Full Heart Today was all about taking it easy. It wasn’t about big miles or hard climbs, it was about enjoying the town and taking in the sights and sounds of St. George. I’ve been pushing pretty hard lately, and this felt like the perfect place to slow down and soak it all in. I spent the morning wandering the streets of downtown St. George. It’s a beautiful city with a surprisingly small town feel. I meandered through the shops, grabbed some lunch, and just enjoyed the slower pace. In the afternoon, I pedaled northeast along Telegraph Street toward Red Cliffs Campground, where I had a site reserved for the next two nights. The forecast called for rain and I’m glad I planned ahead. Sure enough, the rain came in and stuck around most of the day, giving me a short break in the evening before picking up again. That’s when things got interesting. Just after dark, a guy showed up at my site and told me he had the same spot reserved. I pulled up my reservation and, sure enough, it was clear, the site was his. I had booked the wrong date. I was mortified. Thankfully, Andrew was incredibly gracious and offered to share the site and we ended up chatting over dinner, swapping stories about travel and the outdoors. By the end of the night, I felt like I had made a new friend. The next day was wet, but peaceful. I spent the morning hiking some of the trails near the campground whenever the rain slowed to a drizzle, and hunkered down in the tent during the heavier showers. That evening I wandered into the nearby town of Leeds and found a tiny Mexican restaurant that absolutely hit the spot. While I was eating, I got to talking with a kind couple who lived just down the street. After hearing about the ride and fundraiser, the Kents insisted on paying for my meal. Total strangers just looking to help out. I keep meeting the kindest people on this trip.