I am in Annapolis, Maryland

Hi,
I know that I have not posted in quite awhile.

A lot has happened.

I made it to DC and now I am east of our Nation's Capital. Not too many miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Annapolis is a beautiful city right on the water.

It will be a joyous occasion to reach the Atlantic in a day or so and officially say I have gone Coast to Coast.

Meanwhile; my daughter, Courtney just graduated from UMass Amherst this past Friday. I am so proud of her!! Way to go Halfpint!!!! It was nice to be home for a few days among family and friends.

Since I last posted - I have met more wonderful people.

Cindy and Pearl - Thanks for everything!!!

I also had the opportunity to attend the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition last Tuesday on Capital Hill. I was among many dedicated professionals who are committed to making our nation a healthy nation again. I plan to attend many more meetings of this council.

Great Allegheny Passage

Yesterday was a 50 mile or so ride in the rain.
I was on the Great Allegheny Passage, a rail trail which goes from Pittsburgh,PA to Cumberland, MA.
Late in the afternoon, I crossed the Mason-Dixon Line into Maryland.
I was all wet and muddy. It was a great day!

West Virginia

Today I met my new friend Mason in the beautiful hills of West Virginia.

It was a nice sunny day to ride!

I have been traveling through beautiful Holmes County in Ohio.
Yesterday,  I stopped at Heini's Gourmet Market.  They treated me to a wonderful bowl if soup and sandwich.  Thanks so much!!
Today, I will arrive in my 10th and 11th states ;  West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

I am in Ohio as of today.
I had a nice long ride on country roads today. Over 75+ miles.
The previous few days, I got wet.
Some of my stuff is still wet!!

My 8th State, Indiana!

I crossed into my 8th state today!!
It has been cold and rainy. 
Yesterday there were thunderstorms, hail and the threat of a tornado.

To date :
I have traveled through 7 states.
Exercised about 2850 miles .
Visited 35 schools and talked to over 9000 students.
Met many amazing people along the way.
Trail Angels have appeared in every state.
The number of hugs I have given and received :  too many to count!!!

I want to share with you a past picture of my awesome friends Dan and Mary from Raymond, NE.  They took me out to eat in downtown Lincoln.  They also opened up there home to me for two days.  Thanks my friends!!