Day 84

This entry was posted on 6/27/2007 10:43 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

Condon, OR (Rest Day)

Today was a rest day partly due to a late start because we had items to
pick up at the post office which didn't open until 8:45am but we also
hadn't had a full rest day since Wyoming.  We've had a couple of short
days but it just isn't the same as a complete rest day.

I put new tires on today.  This will be it and it should pull me all
the way to Alaska.

For the past few days, we been riding through the John Day valley area.
We saw a road sign marked "Traveling back in time".  It really does
seem like we went back in time.   We had a day to spend in Condon so we
visited the Library as well as the local cafes and stores.  As I sat
back and watched people, they all greeted each other by name as well as
trade stories and had a conversation.  Everybody knew everyone else and
they were all friends.  

Having grown up in a big city, it's not quite like that as many of you
know.  Not to say you can't be neighborly in a big city but in  small
towns, neighbors go beyond just being neighbors.  They help each other
out like fix plumbing, help garden, and sometime give a cup of sugar.
The city is well, just too big.  It's nice to know that towns like this
still do exist and thrive.  I even felt like a local because everyone was
curious as to what we were doing.

We will get an early start tomorrow to beat the wind.  The fan seems to turn on at 2pm on full blast.

Washington here we come.

Good night.
Jin, Glenn, Josh
1 mile at a time...

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• 6/28/2007 11:50 AM Adam wrote:
  What great comments about small town USA, you described it perfectly. It reminded me of my hometown in Northern Wisconsin. It sounds like you are all having a terrific time. I look forward to your trek through Canada.
  
  Take care,
  Adam
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• 6/29/2007 1:36 PM Sun Woo wrote:
  Hey Jin,
  
  We are really happy that you have met so many nice people along the way. It's amazing, their generosity and kindness. Continue to kick butt. By the way, it's hot as a hec out here. It's approaching 110 degrees! Oh yea, mom says HI.
  
  Sun Woo
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• 6/29/2007 8:57 PM JoyousGirl wrote:
  WOW... you guys are animals! Been out of the loop the past week and just catchin' up on your voyage. The GA asphalt is burning hot down here. Its refreshing to read about the cool weather you're encountering. I'm so glad you are all still healthy and pushing ahead and being taken care of. You truly have earned it! Keep up the great work! I love following your adventure. Sending vibes for safety, fair weather and guardian angels ahead!
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