Coast to Coast Complete!!

After my return to Warrenton, Virginia, reality set in and I realized that I had a very small window of opportunity left to complete the coast to coast segment of my trip. A quick check of the calendar revealed to me that the Highland volleyball season and teacher workdays were upon me. I jumped back on the bicycle Friday, August 15, and headed South. On Saturday, August 16, I eased the front tire into the salty waters. Lise met me there and after a celebratory meal, we headed home.

Thanks again to all of you that have supported my adventure and supplied lots of needed encouragement.

Many Thanks

What a great feeling to be welcomed home by so many friends and family. I met a lot of kind and considerate people along my route and made some new friends along the way. But, there is no place like home! Thanks to all of you who have followed and supported my adventure.

Welcome Home

Lise and friends organized a warm reception for me at Highland School, complete with a special cake, posters and refreshments. The country has changed a little since I started my trip!

Security Escorts

Pictured are two of my escorts into Warrenton. Chris Giglio and Jim Bounds met me on the route into Warrenton. Larry Byvik also accompanied me to the finish. Also pictured is David Norden who is a good friend and official representative for the Town of Warrenton. I may actually get a "key" to the town!!!

Pedaling the Skyline Drive

The last segment home was atop the Skyline Drive, in Shenandoah National Park. The weather was perfect and the views were spectacular. Lise joined me at Skyland on my last night on the road and we enjoyed an evening overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

Warrenton to Warrenton

Two miles inland from the coast of Oregon, where I began my journey, is the town of Warrenton, Oregon. I had a photo taken in anticipation of having another photo-opt at the Warrenton, Virginia post office upon the completion of my trip.

On Friday, the final segment of my route will take me from the Skyline Drive, down Thornton Gap, into Sperryville and East on 211 into Warrenton. After lunch in Sperryville, I will most likely get to the Warrenton PO around 4:00 and then pedal over to Highland School to meet with Lise to catch a ride home. At some point in time, I will complete the coast to coast connection to the Eastern Shore.

See you Friday!!!!!

A Welcome Site

Lise met me at the Virginia border during her return trip from North Carolina, after visiting a friend. We spent the night at the lovely Oaks Motel. It was the finest motel in Rosedale, Virginia. Unfortunately, during the daily thundershower, the rain swelled the door shut, trapping Lise inside. Her quick instincts prompted her to crawl OUT THE WINDOW!