This morning, my evening, I went to do some laundry. The hotel has on-site guest laundry available. I noticed a few bikes parked on the other side of the building.
As I came back from starting my chores, I paused and took a look at the bikes. One was from California, two were from Florida (based on the license plates). As I was looking, I was greeted by an individual from Hamburg, Germany. He is on holiday, taking 2.5 weeks to ride around the US. Arrived in California, rented a bike, and is a couple of days into his journey.
I learned he is purposely avoiding the Interstates as much as possible. His route today takes him to PHX, later on to FLG. I told him of a nice ride through Oracle/Florence. The language barrier occurred, yet he said "Apache Highway." I smiled and gave him a thumbs up! He was planning on taking the route I was trying to describe. I tried to explain another route to FLG, that avoids I-17 for awhile, he finally broke out the atlas. I pointed out and traced the roads, he seemed to agree, and was genuinely happy and appreciative... I got a smile and a handshake!
I guess I am now an Ambassador...
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