life @ 13

i never thought it would end like this.

actually, that's a big lie and misrepresentation. i did, in fact, see the distinct chance of it 'ending' like this. and, for sure, it's not an end to anything. only one ending.

stayed at one of the best hostels of the trip, home peru, in lima (miraflores). not much to report from there though...just resting, tying up loose ends, self-diagnosing, etc, etc. crossed almost the entirety of lima and rode my bike to the airport, about 20k. again not much event there....the english speaking airline staff did not switch back to english after my first words in spanish -- certainly a good sign as far as that goes. no problems with the bike, although they charge you most of an arm and a leg. i would have gladly given a section of intestine instead.

going on about 2 hours sleep, i rode back from the airport just outside detroit back to ann arbor....couldn't find my computer so can't give you much info, but it's about 25 miles....lots of headwinds.

it's very nice to be back at home....truly relaxing...not worrying about foodborne illnesses....eating lots, gaining weight, sleeping in predictible places, etc, etc.

so, for everyone's sake, i'm most certainly NOT going to continue this blog when i am NOT doing any kind of funky travel or bike trips.

that said: don't unbookmark the page quite yet.