The Great American Journey

GAP WALK JOURNALS - VII

Friday - September 26, 2008 Day 205 0.0 miles

Total Pennsylvania miles - 29.9 Walking Days - 94

Washington D.C. miles - 4.6 Cumulative miles 1688.8

Well, that Pennsylvania mileage up there is from July 8 when we finished the first part of Pennsylvania at Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware River where Russ and I entered New Jersey on our way to New York City. It’s ready for tomorrow’s walk from Philadelphia going south, now on our way to Washington D C.

This morning I stayed at the motel for two radio interviews by phone. The first was with WMPC Radio, “Off the Bookshelf” in Lapeer, MI at 10:00 a m with Greg Bullen. And the second was TFC Radio Network, “Round the Country” in Toccoa Falls, GA with Lillian Cash at 12:15 p m. Lillian had interviewed me back on May 8, I believe, and was now doing a follow-up interview.

The first interview was about 25 minutes, and the second one about 20 minutes, I think. They were both fun, and everything went well with my cell phone plugged in, and my headset on. Great reception.

Once those were done Bonny and I took off to get some lunch. Then we drove to Philadelphia and pre-drove the route again so that Bonny will feel more comfortable with it. I’m only doing a little over ten miles tomorrow, so we could even find our spot for the end of the day, which happens to be at a WaWa Market. Only on the east coast do they have WaWa Markets and gas stations as far as I know, but I’ve come to know and love these places for their cleanliness and up to date facilities.

Well, I don’t want to tell you all about tomorrow’s walk before it happens, so I better move on. Once done with that part of the route we went on to drive the route for the next walking day, and we found our place to stop for that day as well - at a Burger King.

When you’re praying, would you please be praying for the people I will meet as I walk? Tomorrow has some interesting potential.

After we pre-drove the second walk day’s route we headed back for Carney’s Point where our motel is. First though we stopped at a Dollar Tree and a grocery store to get a few things. Then we went back to our motel to fix our dinners, eat, and get ready for tomorrow. I really want to get a good night’s sleep tonight, because I have just been so tired. Quite frankly, I tend to be a lot more tired when I’m not walking than when I am.

I also spent time helping Bonny learn how to use the GPS. She is a good learner - I’m not so sure I’m such a good teacher. Anyway I’m gonna head for bed now, so good-night for now.