Day #54

I'm in Escalante, UT. I've been riding through the desert for several days now, so water has been scarce, libraries few and far between, and cell phone service has been non-existent. For the second time, my parents have called my phone which I cannot answer, left voice mails which I cannot check, and sent emails . . . → Read More: Day #54

Day #34

I'm in Pittsburg, Kansas. 2 nights ago I slept in the park of Ash Grove, MO. I shared the space with Rocco--another cross-country cyclist going from San Diego, CA --> east. Check out his site at: whereisrocco.blogspot.com. Also, shout out to Turner--a local of Ash Grove; thanks for the great chat, man!

The next morning . . . → Read More: Day #34

Day #32

I'm in the Public Library of Marshfield, Missouri. Marshfield has a population >5,000, so it's one of the larger towns that I've seen in a while. With the exception of the librarian Nazi, the people I've met so far in Marshfield (at the supermarket) have been great. About a dozen people asked about my trip . . . → Read More: Day #32

Day #30

I'm in Eminence, MO--happily enjoying the A/C in their public library. I was just going to stop at the local supermarket to pick up lunch, but when I saw the sign on a local pizza joint read, "Lunch Buffet: $5," I couldn't resist! The pizza was satisfactory, but I can't complain; I ate almost 2 . . . → Read More: Day #30

Day #28

I'm at in Farmington, MO tonight at a terrific hostel. I've heard best things about this place from many of the cyclists I've passed going west-> east, so I'm sure this will be my best hostel visit of this entire trip. Here's a video I just took of this hostel.

This morning I crossed the . . . → Read More: Day #28