7.20.2006
Day 30 - 69.79 Miles
F&@$ing Hot and Windy
Tribune, KS
We crossed into the Mountain Time Zone today, so we had another 25 hour day - which we took full advantage of, riding into camp around 9:00pm just as the sun set, putting into silhouette anything that stood out over the plains. The winds were "like a blowtorch" according to one man and "God awful" according to a woman today. We spent most of the afternoon in the Leoti (pronounced "Lee-o-ta" for some reason, kinda like how the last state we were in is called Missura) waiting for the winds and the heat to die down. In the library Austin was working next to a young man working on his resume. He was able to read this from his "Experiences" section: "2003 Best DJ for Complete Music, 2001 Basketball Captain, a job in which he was required to do daily cattle checks and operate heavy equipment." Whatever he must have been applying for must only exist in Kansas. We left Leoti just after dinner at Charlie's Mexican Restaurant whose sign read "Charlie's Mexican Restaurant - American Food." We camped again in the town park, where they graciously let us camp under a pavilion and use the showers.
A special thanks the anonymous poster of a few days back who suggested the Winds of Change by the Scorpians as a theme song. Today's song of the day would be Dust in the Wind by Kansas, of course.
Tribune, KS
We crossed into the Mountain Time Zone today, so we had another 25 hour day - which we took full advantage of, riding into camp around 9:00pm just as the sun set, putting into silhouette anything that stood out over the plains. The winds were "like a blowtorch" according to one man and "God awful" according to a woman today. We spent most of the afternoon in the Leoti (pronounced "Lee-o-ta" for some reason, kinda like how the last state we were in is called Missura) waiting for the winds and the heat to die down. In the library Austin was working next to a young man working on his resume. He was able to read this from his "Experiences" section: "2003 Best DJ for Complete Music, 2001 Basketball Captain, a job in which he was required to do daily cattle checks and operate heavy equipment." Whatever he must have been applying for must only exist in Kansas. We left Leoti just after dinner at Charlie's Mexican Restaurant whose sign read "Charlie's Mexican Restaurant - American Food." We camped again in the town park, where they graciously let us camp under a pavilion and use the showers.
A special thanks the anonymous poster of a few days back who suggested the Winds of Change by the Scorpians as a theme song. Today's song of the day would be Dust in the Wind by Kansas, of course.
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Hey - You two are working hard! Read the comment from your friend who wants to donate directly to Orphans International for you--thought I'd take the liberty to post the information for him and anyone else out there who might be reading and in the mood to donate to Austin's very worthy cause:
Orphans International, Sri Lanka
In Memory of Cresenta Fernando
Given in recognition of Austin Lehn's Ride Across America
This should be marked on your check and mailed to:
Orphans International Worldwide
540 Main Street #418
New York, New York 10044
Attention: Jim Luce
Tel: 212/755-7285
Fax: 212/755-7302
info@oiww.org
www.oiww.org
If you have any questions at all, please call me and I'll be happy to answer anything or find out who can.
The Sri Lankan village has begun and is very exciting project. You may read about their worldwide conference held at Columbia University on July 22-24.
Orphan's International Worldwide site is: http://www.oiww.org/index.html
Read "About Us"
Austin's journey has helped raise almost $2,000 so far, but much is needed. I know he wouldn't write about his noble efforts, but I can brag about him. Any amount, large or small is greatly appreciated and this organization is worth reading about - they are concerned and focused on raising children with a global w orldview, with a mission to help orpohaned or abandoned children grow into solid citizens of the world through a sound structure that is simultaneously Interfaith, Interracial, International, Intergenerational and Internet-connected
Sorry Austin and Jon to throw in such a sobering comment, but the work and journey you are making is multi-purposed, and I thought I just put down some of the nitty gritty. Hope you d on't mind . Safe riding.
Love,
Carrie
tel: 973-763-1726
Orphans International, Sri Lanka
In Memory of Cresenta Fernando
Given in recognition of Austin Lehn's Ride Across America
This should be marked on your check and mailed to:
Orphans International Worldwide
540 Main Street #418
New York, New York 10044
Attention: Jim Luce
Tel: 212/755-7285
Fax: 212/755-7302
info@oiww.org
www.oiww.org
If you have any questions at all, please call me and I'll be happy to answer anything or find out who can.
The Sri Lankan village has begun and is very exciting project. You may read about their worldwide conference held at Columbia University on July 22-24.
Orphan's International Worldwide site is: http://www.oiww.org/index.html
Read "About Us"
Austin's journey has helped raise almost $2,000 so far, but much is needed. I know he wouldn't write about his noble efforts, but I can brag about him. Any amount, large or small is greatly appreciated and this organization is worth reading about - they are concerned and focused on raising children with a global w orldview, with a mission to help orpohaned or abandoned children grow into solid citizens of the world through a sound structure that is simultaneously Interfaith, Interracial, International, Intergenerational and Internet-connected
Sorry Austin and Jon to throw in such a sobering comment, but the work and journey you are making is multi-purposed, and I thought I just put down some of the nitty gritty. Hope you d on't mind . Safe riding.
Love,
Carrie
tel: 973-763-1726
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Looking good, Austin and Jon! If an American can ride to an unexpected overall victory in the Tour de France, you guys can surely exceed your own goals.
Yolande and I are having dinner and seeing a musical in New York about Jacques Brel, with your dad and Gina.
Hope your unique trip is expanding your traditional value horizons. Keep up the good work.
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Yolande and I are having dinner and seeing a musical in New York about Jacques Brel, with your dad and Gina.
Hope your unique trip is expanding your traditional value horizons. Keep up the good work.
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