T-Storm Last Night

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I think the cloud cover blocked our check-in last night, or I may have forgotten to hit the button in the scramble to set up camp. We're alive though!

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  1. Spiritual SpriteAugust 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I just want to say that I have been following your blog, and plan to read devotedly through the end of your trip! I think what you all are doing is amazing, I plan to move out West in the very same fashion (Via bicycle) some day so your blog is a great and interesting resource. Keep posting and definitely keep up the good work! I've done a couple (shorter 500mile) tours and I know that what you are doing is far from easy. We are all routing for you!(In case you are wondering, I used to work with Mandi at Beacon Press :)

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