This history of Charleston

Hey, check out thees guys! charleston was a hoot, thanks to the gentleman all the way to left. and, well

the one all the way to the right won the raffle prize of the night, a jamis explorer hybrid city bicycle, and then donated it back to charleston moves! he also is a touring cyclist, and hosted me in his downtown home after the show. Thanks Don!

The middle friend is Brad. He and lovely wife hosted me my first evening of being in the city, we had a delisious vegan meel and I felt very peaceful in their home. Thanks!

the home team bbq stage

what a neat show - raised 370 somethin U.S> dollars for an organization called charleston moves

Don escorting me out of Charleston on the new bridge with a very luxurious bike path. Charleston Moves played a huge part in getting this path included.
the road with no shoulder, and so much to see

so i am sitting at a coffee shop heading out of Charleston this morning when a man approached me, "you need to update your blog" then graciously allowed me to use his mac to post my first entry of the journey. I'm 834 miles in. It 's been an unreal experience. If you ever had a doubt on humanity, you should consider taking a trip, by bicycle or ped to unknown places. I have met amazing people, that were kind and dear, generous and encouraging. thanks for that. the music shows are lots of fun, and I am spreading the word about getting involved, bringing together communities and bike awareness and safety. I am spreading the word about freedom and letting go of fear.

fighting for freedom
pushing over 1,000 pounds, these adventurers I met along rt 17
more on this later...