1. We rolled into Roosevelt and promptly lost John. We stayed up until 2 or 3 looking for him, slept in the park, and looked for him again in the morning. We finally found him around 11 near an auto parts store, lost, phone , bike and attached valuables stolen while he slept on the side of the road, running on a few hours of sleep and some cottage cheese a community center gave him. It sucked. A lot.
2. Later that day, we found a kitten with a broken leg, hobbling around the park and biting everyone who tried to pick her up. John and Benji took her to the vet and got her leg set. We actually don't know her gender because she is still too small to even tell, but we've just been using she. John named her Rose, short for Roosevelt.
3. We came into Vivian Park near Provo for our lunch break and ran into a trucker named Jim and his friend Matt. They live in Provo and let us stay at their house. We had a cookout and shared stories.
4. Due to a lack of bicycle, money, or ID, John had to leave the trip in Provo. We're kinda down about it. We had one last group hug before he left on the Greyhound.
5. Eventually the kitten will wind up with John. For a while, though, she's gonna stick with the trip.
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You forgot to mention all of those miles of mountains you crossed! Congratulations on crossing the Rockies. Good luck across the desert. --Katie's Dad
SO sorry to hear about John - that's awful, esp. when you try to believe the best about people. Sad. Hope kitty is well, and the rest of you ride goes smoothly!
Actually, my phone stayed with me, tucked into my bike shorts. I miss you all a lot, I woke up a few times on the bus and expected to see y'all there with me. I know the rest of the trip will be awesome. I'll be back in Ohio, working as a stage hand and looking for the next frame that fits me just right. Keep on truckin'.
I can't believe you already made it through the rockies!! Way to go guys!!!
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