More Prep

I've moved out of my house and have only what will be going with me on the bike. We leave Friday morning and I'm 94% ready. I've got to true my back wheel again because I keep stripping nipples (ouch!) so I'll be at the bike church Wednesday. I also have to get those malaria pills but my health insurance ran out and I'll need to shell out like $200 bucks if I want them.

Chris taught me how to use a sewing machine (AWESOME!) to I could make a giant showercap for my bike bags and to add a few "secret" pockets to my clothes. There are a bunch of pictures here.

Andy just ordered his bike TODAY, so I hope our Oct. 27th departure can still happen.

Pxl had a great party and art auction on Saturday night. I was stoked to have gotten a piece that was featured in the reorientation guide and that he raised enough money to make this trip happen.