Oriented and Soon to Hit the Road

This is the final post from where I can see the ocean until August. We will leave Charleston tomorrow morning with fond memories of our two days in this lovely Southern port. We've cruised the coast, strolled the streets, and noshed at the neighborhood nooks. Wednesday we did a practice ride as a trip and learned the ins and outs of how our large group will operate. Our dinner was Southern favorites at Sticky Fingers...mmm BBQ chicken. Today we worked with Habitat for Humanity, demolishing a older home to give space for a new home for the Lemons. This evening we toured the nearby arts fest and broke into ultimate frisbee. I have limited computer time, so I direct you to my photos here.

Best Charleston resident met: Ronald. This 4 year old bike tike told me, "I could ride across the country too, but I have swimming class tonight." Living in North Charleston, his parents lived with all too common financial situation: father in irregular construction work and mother waitressing, trying to make ends meet. Yet next to their worn down house outside of Charleston, two shining, high end cars (one Mercedes) sat idle. Why were these purchases made? Would those new car funds have been better put towards a better home or Ronald's education? These are the internal questions that I hope to discuss with locals across the country this summer. I am still figuring out the manner in which to broach this subject. For now, Ronald and I just went goofy, laughing over silly faces and handstands.

I will try and write more soon...Tomorrow is 32 miles to Monck's Corner, SC...should be a breeze!