I'm typing this entry with only my right hand, because my left arm is done up in a sling and fairly immobile. Today I broke my bicycle again: the front wheel is completely demolished from hitting a goofy shaped diagonal pothole. I was on my way from Coopersville, MI to catch a ferry at Muskegon to get across Lake Michigan, when the trip abruptly ended with trip to the emergency room. The weather was great; I was cruising comfortably; I was well on my way to another big day. The road thought otherwise, and after a couple of bounces on the highway, my body got the message. I am resting at the Enlow's in Coopersville, awaiting my flight back to Seattle, where my father will be picking me up to drive back home to Wenatchee for surgery to repair my left clavicle. It is considerably shorter now than it was this morning (about three centimeters) and this is apparently a problem that requires a surgical solution. I also experienced a few minor superficial abrasions and got to have a fun time with a saline flush and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Now I'm wrapped up like a mummy getting ready to hit the sack, or more accurately, gingerly lay myself on the sack in as non-violent a way as possible.

I would like to thank all those people who have followed me on my journey, sent me messages of encouragement, and taken interest in my tour. Please don't forget about this site, as I hope to continue to post pictures, articles, and future adventures. I would also love to hear from you, readers, about the fitness goals and adventures in your own lives. Whether it be to climb a mountain or walk to the grocery store, fitness goals should be an important part of life. I hope all of you can find fitness goals, big or small, that you can strive toward daily. If you are looking for fitness ideas, have questions about touring, or just want to find new ways of reaching your fitness goals, please don't hesitate to send me an email. Thank you again for following along with what has been a fantastic and successful tour.

Goodbye. I will be back soon.