I called Shahab's phone today to see where the hell he was exactly. If you'll remember, Shahab is my old roommate who is biking (and I'm not talking about a motorcycle) across the United States, left New York City 27 days ago. Today he's in Iowa, which means he's just crossed the Mississippi River! He said he can see where there has been flood damage from high river levels. I'm sure it's quite the sight to see.I've spoken to him a handful of times since he left, and he's having a total blast. From his calculations he manages to put in 60-70 miles on the road a day. If money weren't an issue, I think he'd never get off that bike. From what I've heard he's been treated kindly everywhere he's gone, almost like a mini-celebrity, and he really appreciates his increased exposure to Americaness... He's been to little county fairs where people running for mayor ask him for his official endorsement and take pictures of him for their tiny Podunk weekly paper... He's basically like Forrest Gump on a bike. I'm sure his fast talkin' charm serves him well.
Of course his story is best told by him, but I felt a little update was due. Have a great weekend everybody!
