Good bye San Diego County...Hello Imperial County!
It is day four and we are still going strong. We've met with a touch of adversity, but so far, we've overcome it with with relative ease. Yesterday we had to change three flats. All of which were on the same wheel. It wasn't until last night that Kevin finally located the tiny thorn that was responsible for the flats.
The best part of this trip has been the incredible hospitality that we have encountered. In Pine Valley the Sheriff's Department and Fire Department went way beyond our expectations in setting us up with some shelter. It was a good thing too because that night turned into a nasty storm that we could hear blowing outside the walls of the barn. It was especially cool to hear the Pine Valley Firefighters training just outside the door in the parking lot most of the night. Last night we had a completely different experience but met with the same accommodating spirit. As we searched for the campground in Ocotillo, CA, Kevin became frustrated and decided to just asked a gentleman in his back yard for directions. Soon, Kevin was having a great conversation with Ernie (Pictured at left with Wes) and he eventually suggested that we just set up camp in his yard. He supplied us with more than enough fire wood and hot coffee and chatted with us about our trip, his life, and his family. We got to meet his family and greatly appreciated his hospitality.
Thank you to the Pine Valley Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Ernie and his family for your generosity and hospitality. The past few nights have been great.
Now, we are taking a mid day break in El Centro, CA. We just passed by the Naval Air Facility near here where we got to see some fighter jets doing maneuvers. That was pretty awesome to see overhead. We hope to continue on after getting some supplies here and making it about 60-70 miles total today. If all goes as planned (which it never does) we should be in Arizona by this time tomorrow. Lets hope that happens.
Alex
The best part of this trip has been the incredible hospitality that we have encountered. In Pine Valley the Sheriff's Department and Fire Department went way beyond our expectations in setting us up with some shelter. It was a good thing too because that night turned into a nasty storm that we could hear blowing outside the walls of the barn. It was especially cool to hear the Pine Valley Firefighters training just outside the door in the parking lot most of the night. Last night we had a completely different experience but met with the same accommodating spirit. As we searched for the campground in Ocotillo, CA, Kevin became frustrated and decided to just asked a gentleman in his back yard for directions. Soon, Kevin was having a great conversation with Ernie (Pictured at left with Wes) and he eventually suggested that we just set up camp in his yard. He supplied us with more than enough fire wood and hot coffee and chatted with us about our trip, his life, and his family. We got to meet his family and greatly appreciated his hospitality.
Thank you to the Pine Valley Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Ernie and his family for your generosity and hospitality. The past few nights have been great.
Now, we are taking a mid day break in El Centro, CA. We just passed by the Naval Air Facility near here where we got to see some fighter jets doing maneuvers. That was pretty awesome to see overhead. We hope to continue on after getting some supplies here and making it about 60-70 miles total today. If all goes as planned (which it never does) we should be in Arizona by this time tomorrow. Lets hope that happens.
Alex
posted by Alex @ 11:04 AM
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Hey guys, don't know if wes passed on the word, but I picked up a copy of the statesman journal for each of you. i got the one with you guys on the front page. i'll try to keep track if other articles come out, and i'll pick those up too. hope you guys stay warm, and have a good ride tomorrow. -Jolene
Every day I know that ya'all (a Southern expression) will find special blessings as you continue toward Florida in memory of Kalan and to raise awareness of the scourge of ALS. As a father (Alex's dad) I both envy your adventure and fear for your safety. If I were twenty ... nah ... thirty years younger ... I would be pedaling along with ya'all. Greet those you meet on your journey with grace ... they often are Angels of which you might be unaware. Godspeed guys !!
Just wondering when and where you guys will be in Tempe tomorrow (or, I guess at this point it would be later today)? I went to High School with Kalan and am now in school in Tucson and would like to drive up to Tempe to meet you all and share my thanks in your efforts. Best of luck. ~Erin
May God just continue to bless you on your great adventure and good will mission. It is such a pleasure to come here and read your postings everyday. I guess you must know that there are hundreds of people who know you and don’t personally know you who are holding you up in prayer. Thank you for what you are doing to honor your friend Kalan and bring awareness to this devastating disease. And thank you for letting us experience your exciting journey though the words and pictures you share here. God Bless you, Sharon
Hi Guys! I love reading about your travels and hope you continue to see amazing people and sights as you go! Keep safe, enjoy, and know we are praying for you all the way.
P.S. Alex, you're brother will be home tomorrow night!!
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