Most certainly Huntington, Indiana, has been the highlight of the trip. So many fine people, such a great community residing in a beautiful setting. Attending the prayer breakfast at the University this morning was spiritually uplifting. I was given the opportunity to share a bit of the details of my trip with the group there and express how much I appreciated their support while traveling through their fair city. Huntington will retain a special spot my heart, and I look forward to returning here with Andrea after completing my trip. After attending the prayer breakfast I was given the opportunity to visit one of the middle schools where I was interviewed by a journalism class. Such fine students, so poised, and obviously bright. What an honor!
Chris Bucher took time out of his busy schedule to service "Traveler" ...the name that I've given my bicycle. He refused any compensation for his work and now has my bicycle in good working order and ready to hit the road again. He did inform me that I've worn out my chain...not surprising in that I expect to go through three chains on this trip and possibly four. Tremendous pressure is placed on the drive system for my bicycle as it's loaded down with not only my weight but about 40 to 45 pounds of gear.
The time came to say goodbye to Everett Carroll (the chief of police) and his beautiful daughter as I begin to to take steps to resume my trip. Goodbye Huntington, Indiana. You will retain a warm spot in my heart through the remainder of my trip and in the years to come. Also a special thanks to The Harold Press and the Huntington County TAB for taking an interest in my trip. Goodbye to all for now and I will look forward to seeing you after my trip.
