Rest is important, and it's fun to hang out with friends.
People are really supportive when they learn that you're doing a long tour, even if they think you're loco. I've been surprised at the number of people who have actually done all of part of the trip that I'm taking. There are more bike tourers out there than I suspected.
Dogs don't care for my bike bell.
Wet clothes packed in a compression sack get stinky fast.
Climbing is hard, but you get better at it over time as you get used to the weight.
The iPhone is good for blogging from the road, but isn't quite a substitute for a real computer.
Finally, for people who are really interested in where I've been riding, I mapped my rides over at http://mapmyride.com. I won't be able to add rides from my phone, but will try to catch up the next time I have access to a real computer. They have an app for the iPhone, but you have to leave it running the whole time, and I don't think that my batteries are up to the task.
Thanks again for all the support from people near and far. I really appreciate it. Cheers!
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