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After agonizing over the decision for a long time, Cynthia and I decided to postpone the completion of the hike.  I will be finishing the trip in sections when I can, but we are no longer out on the road together.  We made it nearly one thousand miles before coming to this conclusion.  We had [...]

This is Dr McDougal from Regional Eyecare Center in Cape Girardeau Missouri.  I had persistent discomfort in my eye related to wearing my contacts too much on this trip.  After hearing about our trip across the country, he was incredibly helpful and generous in solving my problem.  People like Dr McDougal, John from SOE, Mickey [...]

I found more(!)(?) puppies yesterday.  I spent enough time with them to name both of them even though I know you’re not supposed to do that unless you’re keeping them.  The little brown and black girl is Springer and the black and white boy is Danny.  There was an insane storm which I weathered in [...]

  I have been meaning to start this list for a while. Yesterday’s “attractions” were just too over the top, so now the list begins. I will periodically update this list when new noteworthy roadside debris presents itself. -Running tally of money found to date: $4.86 -Uncountable volumes of diapers. -A singular noteworthy diaper because [...]

May 18, breakfast at Sweet 16th Bakery was PHENOMENAL!! Here is Pyar enjoying two pieces of their 15 some odd layer of gooey goodness called lasagna. We have been wearing our complimentary Tshirts in honor of the amazing vegetarian bakery. I think we must move to Nashville. And the owners know “Back in the Day [...]

We cannot get enough of good friends. Jack feels the same. We really appreciate the amazing hospitality and fun times with ice cream with Will and Vickie!

Jack’s first three mile walk with Pyar found awesome friends, sweet tea and breezy porches.

On May 15 we explored downtown Nashville with the best tour guide. We had a blast in Franklin – just outside Nashville with an amazing host family and local celebrities. One of the celebrities that allowed us to publish his photo is featured below.

We arrived in Franklin May 14. It was raining off and on for a couple days. Jack has a keen ability to find turtles in need. He rescued this one from the bike path where we hiked. Franklin is an incredible city full of rich history and phenomenal people.