Update 8. The Last. From:
Davenport, Iowa
March 27, 2005
Since Last Update:
No job, San Diego to Daytona in four days, NCAA DII Swimming Championships, Daytona Bike Week, going home.
Next:
Resume a "normal life." However, I am open to suggestions to the contrary.

Update 7 From:
UCSD
San Diego, California
February 19, 2005
Since Last Update:
Biosphere II, dirt roads, surfin', sailin', and drinkin'. Rain in San Diego?!Mooching a ton and still running out of money.
Next:
Put the journey on hold indefinitely and get a job.

Update 6 From:
Tom & Barb's home
El Paso, Texas
January 31, 2005
Since Last Update:
Big Bend hiking and camping, magazine editor, Marfa Lights, wierd art, Carlsbad Caverns, more friends of the family.
Next:
Still need to take MSF Course. Head to California- for real this time.

Update 5 From:
Alpine Town Library
Alpine, Texas
January 25, 2005
Since Last Update:
Flew back to Texas, Big Bend National Park, broken down bike, fixed bike.
Next:
Back to Big Bend. After that probably MSF Course somewhere then start heading towards California.

Update 4 From:
Judy's house
Plano, Texas
December 18, 2004
Since Last Update:
Taken in by waitress, Texas Hill County, Meat Pies, Birthday, boarding at friends of friends of family.
Next:
Back to Iowa for Christmas. Updates will continue mid to late January from who-knows-where.

Update 3 From:
Galveston Hostel
Galveston, Texas
December 11, 2004
Since Last Update:
First riding companion, Texas can actually be scenic, first hostel.
Next:
West to Big Bend National Park and Davis Mountains or East along the gulf. Haven't decided yet.

Update 2 From:
National Park Community College
Hot Springs, Arkansas
December 6, 2004
Since Last Update:
Freezing through KC, Characters in Eureka Springs, Rain in Hot Springs.
Next:
On to Texas and hopefully warmer weather.

Update 1 From:
Grandma's house
Davenport, Iowa
November 30, 2004
Next:
Wait for the weather, then head south again.