3900 miles, still a lot, still across America
So as of tomorrow I am back on the bike. YEEEEE-HAW!!! I've gone on a few miny rides while I've been on suspension, but I've certainly been having bike withdrawls since my van suspension started. No longer. I've still got some anger to be worked out with our leadership, but I can do that on the bike. Minneapolis has been a great city, much more "hip" than I was expecting. The neighborhood we're in feels very young and artsy, almost like Boulder but flat and humid. I don't have too many pictures because I wasn't snapping a whole lot of pics in the van, but here are a few. Also, not pictured was the enormous bald eagle I saw flying around. Just a HUGE bird.
HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!
Here I am at the Geogrpahic Center of North America. We talked for a long time about how they would actually figure that out, considering the continent isn't evenly shaped. Our best guess was that if you had to balance the continent on a pin, where would you put the pin so it wouldn't fall? But who knows?
The Mall of America has a NASCAR store. Let's just say that I was decked out in Jimmy Johnson memorabilia and talking lots of racing with the people there. So hilarious. For people that don't know, my roommate (TIMMY!!) and I like making fun of the NASCAR.
Twins game at the Metrodome. Cool stadium, and the crowd was amazingly knowledgable about the game. Picture full on cheers for sac flies and strike outs. Those are my boys Michael (in the middle) and Jonah (A Pats fan).
Rockies in October.
HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!
Here I am at the Geogrpahic Center of North America. We talked for a long time about how they would actually figure that out, considering the continent isn't evenly shaped. Our best guess was that if you had to balance the continent on a pin, where would you put the pin so it wouldn't fall? But who knows?
The Mall of America has a NASCAR store. Let's just say that I was decked out in Jimmy Johnson memorabilia and talking lots of racing with the people there. So hilarious. For people that don't know, my roommate (TIMMY!!) and I like making fun of the NASCAR.
Twins game at the Metrodome. Cool stadium, and the crowd was amazingly knowledgable about the game. Picture full on cheers for sac flies and strike outs. Those are my boys Michael (in the middle) and Jonah (A Pats fan).
Rockies in October.
posted by Chris Hart at 9:24 PM
7 Comments:
Wow Chris,
You are truely living the dream summer. Travelling, meeting new people, seeing the sights, being healthy, all that great junk. California is ... hot. Everyone keeps asking me how it is and that's about as good an answer as I can provide them at the moment. The job is awesome, there's an F-22 parked right outside my office. I've gotten to watch an F-117 take off. It's wicked. So, I love mail, send me a postcard:
43010 N 30th Street West #6
Lancaster, CA 93536
And keep this blog updated, it's wonderfully entertaining.
Love,
Jennifer
Chris,
Have a fantastic day back on your bike! Dad and I are extraordinarily proud of you and are so grateful to all of your friends, both on the ride, and those following your adventure, for their unwavering support.
We're also jealous that you got to see a baseball game in Minneapolis and watch a demoltion derby.
Be safe and we love you.
Mom
You are my hero. By the way, did you get my message?
Rockies in October.
Hey Mr. Chris. did I tell you that you're th man? Ha. happy 4th from Vegas. We are so proud of you. So, you think Minnesota is okay? I agree. Bob and Dexter get to BBQ with Scully and Ranger. The lucky ones. Love you. Liz and Rick Hi from Wendell and Barbro
neph,
i warned you about the aliens in north dakota. just returned from the islands and i'm back in the pack, following your every move. we, too, are proud of you, enjoying your adventures, and hoping you'll continue to ride and learn. pedal on, don't look back, stuff like that. much love from uncles, aunts, cousins, rabbit.
Hey Bud,
Well i am glad you are having such a good time. I haven't been in the country so i wasn't able to check out the blog. Luckily i work with your mom and now i am up to date. Maybe i will meet you in boston. I will let you know about that.
geoff
Hey man,
We're still on for the 27th. We have a pull out couch that you are more than welcome to for however long you want it. Email me and let me know when/where you'll be rolling into town. Good luck with the rest of your journey.
Kevin
Post a Comment
<< Home