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2/26/2015

Miscommunication can lead to misunderstanding. When I arrived in Wellington I was so excited to see a couple of friends from different time periods in my life. Our paths all converged conveniently on my 174th day of running. Crystal had worked diligently to secure us a place to meet and hang out. My mom and Crystal got to meet my friends Alejandro and Christian from South America, and my friend Dawn who was living in Wellington. We enjoyed lots of conversation and a light meal. The misunderstanding happened when the check came. Everyone that had come out intended to take care of the bill. We had made arranged beforehand to have our own portion donated to prevent an awkward scene. The bill came and everything was on the bill except for the drinks from the bar...

2/22/15

The proximity of Key West to Marathon was too close for me not to go. Having completed the southern part of my run I wanted to relax a bit. The Florida Keys seemed like the perfect option for such an endeavor. Emerald green iguanas relaxed around Key West. The trees swayed when the cool light winds blew as we walked to Lupita’s Mexican restaurant. Right off the bat I knew I would love the food. The chips had been freshly made and the salsa had a light sweet taste. The enchiladas were filled with cheese and not too salty. The owners of the establishment had a daughter that seemed a bit shy when we first gave her a book. Her name was Elizabeth just like my mom. In very little time Elizabeth was out of her shell and chatting with us...

2/9/2015

The Florida Keys reminded me a lot of my native Taiwan. The scent of wild nature growing next to sea water fed me energy. Island culture has always had a laid back feel. Businesses seemed to open late and long haired island dwellers rode their bikes. Of course plenty of majestic houses had been erected close to the road. Yet, they seemed a bit out of reach as they were concealed with coconut trees and other greenery. Every now and then I passed stands filled with coconuts for sale. They only wanted $0.25-0.50. I don’t think the owners of the electrolyte filled nuts even cared if money was left behind.

The highlight of day 161 came when I got word that Crystal had secured a lunch donation from Marker 88. I ran right into the beachside location. The staff was casual and friendly...