key west to anchorage bicycle ride 2007
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Link to Pictures from our trip:
Set #2
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=153696202/a=26978560/t_=26978560
Set #1
http://picasaweb.google.com/susannahrockman13/KeyToAnchorageFloridaAndGeorgia
Key West to Anchorage Bicycle Ride

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This entry was posted on 8/21/2007 7:51 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

Fact of the matter is, I never thought I would get this far into the blog.  But here we are in Anchorage not really sure of how far we have truly ridden.  To tell you the truth, I may never know because the trip has been so long, it's hard to put everything together.  We'll have a lifetime of memories to ponder over and maybe, someday it will hit me.

To say this was simply a bicycle ride would be wrong in many ways.  Bicycle was just a means to meet new people, see new places, get the exercise of our lives, eat what we want, and really find out about ourselves. 

First and foremost, I like to thank all of the people who have helped us out along the way.  Infact, I like to say we could not have made it without your help.  Of course our initial intention was to do it ourselves.  From food, shelter, donations, road directions and encouragement, help came is many different forms.  In hindsight, my only conclusion is because of your help, we have made to Anchorage.  Thank you will never be enough to have made our journey possible.

This continent is big beyond pictures or words.  To everyone reading, take the time out of your lives to travel and see the world.  Whether it's on a bicycle, car, motorcycle, RV or even on foot, find out about the world in which we live on.  Not only will you learn something wonderful, but you'll also understand and learn a lot about yourselves.  The more you know and understand our enviroment, the more connected you'll feel with the world.

I been often asked why I chose to do this excursion.  The more I think about it, the harder it is to answer.  There are several answers but I'll keep it simple.  First, it was the physical and mental challenge of doing any ride of this duration.  Second, it was to meet new people across US and Canada.  Just a little converstion with a stranger can open your eyes and mind to new ways of looking at life.  I needed to get out of my "fishbowl"  Third and probably strongest reason why I chose to do this was Lewis and Clark.  I wanted to feel what they felt like when they treked across this continent.  Of course everything we saw has already been discovered but not by me.  There is nothing like seeing something with your own eyes.  Books, magazines, and TV is not the same.  I know that for most people including me that the previously mentioned media will be the only way I get to see some parts of the world, but if I have a chance to see it on my on I am taking the opportunity.

Will I do something like this again.  Touring is in my blood but I will scale it down.  I plan on week long and weekend journeys.  I like to do something grand again but I am going to put that aside for now and concentrate on my career.   

I hope we have inspired some of you to pursue what you dream of.  It may be as simple as learning to play the guitar or climb Mt. Everest ( that's a really tough one!).  Whatever the task, plan well, take baby steps, and never lose focus of what you desire.  It can and will happen.

Thank You to everyone who has donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.  Every penny raised goes to the organization to help people afflicted with cancer and cancer research.  Your donations means a lot to the organization and me.  I decided to get invloved with this charity because it will effect me someday directly or indirectly.  To fight Cancer will require tremendous effort and I wanted to be a part of that. 

Special thanks goes out to Susannah, my finace and my family in Las Vegas.  Susannah has supported me in many ways to make the trip possible.  She has changed my life for the better in every aspect, I don't know what I do without her.  Thank you, I love you!!  I have to also thank my mom, sister, stepdad, aunt, James and the two pomeranians for supporting me all the way.  Thanks for making my dreams come true.

Lastly, Thanks to everyone following the blog.  It means a lot to me to have shared this journey with family and friends.

*** I promise to have new pictures up and I will have the website running for another year.  Please pass on the word about the site.

**** Also, I am planning to make a DVD slide show.  If you would like a free copy, please e-mail me (jinlee1975@hotmail.com) your home mailing address and I'll send one out to you.  Give me about a month so I can do it right.

For the last time....

Good night.




 

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