Welcome to my blog for the cycling trip from Seattle Washington to Washington, D.C. I am riding for the 62 children, 3 pre-schools, and one orphanage that Educating Tanzania Foundation (ETF) support through the generosity of many of you!

We are all volunteer and ensure that every dollar donated for child sponsorship goes directly to children and families in Arusha, Tanzania (at the foot of Mount Meru and Mount Kiliminjaro). Circumstances result in an epidemic of homeless or impoverished children who, without English speaking are destined to work for a dollar a day from the time they are 12. Most are turned out to fend for themselves at 12 when government schools and limited assistance end.

Our 11 year story can be found on this site. Please donate to this cause if you choose. This blog will detail for you a great adventure! I have wanted to attempt to ride across the country since I was dreaming of adventure and discovery as a 16 years old. Beginning 21 May through August 4 I will realize my dream. I am prepared, yet scared.

The organization Fuller Center for Housing will host the ride AND in addition to sleeping in a network of churches across 72 Days and 13 states, we also will work on house builds for needy families! What a bonus. This blog will hopefully contain pithy stories and pictures of the people and sites we see. I expect to have some stories of pain, some stories of the kindness of strangers, and many stories about the musings a person might experience over 4000 miles! I will be sure to include pictures and videos as appropriate. Any feedback, questions, or suggestions are welcome.

Thank you for coming along with me!