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8/13/2015

I rolled out of bed, stretched my arms, and looked around. The house was completely silent. It was a great day for everyone to sleep in. I knew I didn’t have to run until 6:00pm. I could hardly believe that I had had company on the road for so many days in a row. The support started as a trickle but the steady movement forward had turned the trickle into a stream.

Crystal and I enjoyed another warm family breakfast with Ocean, Pa Der, and Alexi. They filled us with an abundance of sweet and juicy fruits, more protein packed egg burritos, and handfuls of almonds. Breakfast was brief. Unfortunately we had to bid farewell to Ocean once the dining was finished. He had to get to work. Crystal and I gave him a hug and then we returned to rest.

Our nap felt like only a couple minute...

8/11/2015

Crystal and I woke up to a wonderful breakfast of champions. Our hosts Oceany and Pa Der had prepared a nutrition packed breakfast. The scent of scrambled eggs kick started my salivary glands. I began my meal with some almonds and fruit. It was a nice combination of pure protein and a dose of sweetness. I ate a large portion of scrambled eggs and several English muffins to put fuel in my tank. I had the feeling that we wouldn’t have too many breaks on this day.

We departed for Hudson early to resume the journey. We met up with Victor in front of the library. He came sprinting up to us with boundless energy. Victor was a nineteen year old college student but he looked as if he were still in high school. We shot a quick video before setting our legs in motion...

8/10/2015

The day started off on the wrong foot. I missed a turn and lost my way for a couple of miles. I was lucky to hit a road that connected me back to my route. My bliss lasted for another couple of minutes until I felt little drops of water cooling my engine. These drops were followed by a cold wind; which I thought came from the dark clouds in the distance. I continued forward and took the refreshing droplets as a blessing. That was until the gusts grew stronger. Out of nowhere the precipitation became denser. My field of vision seemed to look like a very dark grey. I fled for the nearest awning I could find. A furniture store which was closed for Sunday was my salvation and shelter. They had plastic patio furniture sitting outside, on display...