Goodbye, Greenville

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Preparing for the day's departure, filmmaker Daniel McCord and assistant Shea team up for some final transcontinental walk-related questions before I return to the road.

Preparing for the day's departure, filmmaker Daniel McCord and assistant Shea team up for some final transcontinental walk-related questions before I return to the road.

Victor, Hy, Cris, Brett, Brian, Shea, Daniel & Eleacia begin today's walk out of Greenville with me.

Victor, Hy, Cris, Brett, Brian, Shea, Daniel & Eleacia begin today's walk out of Greenville with me.

See! Everyone has fun walking!

See! Everyone has fun walking!

A mile into the day, it's Eleacia's turn to try on Daniel's "shoes"!

A mile into the day, it's Eleacia's turn to try on Daniel's "shoes"!

Brian, Daniel & Eleacia stayed with me for miles today-- walking me to the edge of Greenville. They're all such GREAT people-- it's been a tremendous privilege to get to know them all!!

Brian, Daniel & Eleacia stayed with me for miles today-- walking me to the edge of Greenville. They're all such GREAT people-- it's been a tremendous privilege to get to know them all!!

Steve, Eleacia's fiance, checks my tires and fills them before taking everyone (except me) back home. Steve gave me his handy bicycle pump. Such nice people... Interestingly, I learned that Steve & I share the same birthday.

Steve, Eleacia's fiance, checks my tires and fills them before taking everyone (except me) back home. Steve gave me his handy bicycle pump. Such nice people... Interestingly, I learned that Steve & I share the same birthday.

Though today's 14k walk out of Greenville began sunny and warm--tank top & shorts weather--eventually the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy caught up, bringing cold wind and rain, just before I reached the halfway point. Though winds are predicted to reach 25mph here, and we may receive rain and/or snow through Tuesday, South Carolina will largely be spared by Sandy, and my prayers are with those states north of me who are about to feel the full force of the superstorm...

Though today's 14k walk out of Greenville began sunny and warm--tank top & shorts weather--eventually the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy caught up, bringing cold wind and rain, just before I reached the halfway point. Though winds are predicted to reach 25mph here, and we may receive rain and/or snow through Tuesday, South Carolina will largely be spared by Sandy, and my prayers are with those states north of me who are about to feel the full force of the superstorm...

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Arriving to Deverence Place, today's "host neighborhood."

Arriving to Deverence Place, today's "host neighborhood."

After a week on the floor, a brief bed stay will feel nice. I know better than to get too used to such comforts though, as the road is always unpredictable, and I always have to be ready at anytime to be relegated to some outdoor concrete slab. I always appreciate whatever I'm offered, which is the healthiest attitude someone in my position can have. Occasional added comforts are to be enjoyed while they last...

After a week on the floor, a brief bed stay will feel nice. I know better than to get too used to such comforts though, as the road is always unpredictable, and I always have to be ready at anytime to be relegated to some outdoor concrete slab. I always appreciate whatever I'm kindly offered, which is the healthiest attitude someone in my position can have. That said, occasional added comforts are to be enjoyed while they last...

Upon welcoming me in, I hear the bossa nova of Bob, my host, playing beautifully in the background. I fell in love with Bossa Nova in 1994, upon landing in Brazil as a foreign exchange student. Paulo, my Brazilian host father, also used to always play his bossa nova from tape reels-- and this is the first time since living with Paulo that I've seen music played on reels-- and I'm thrilled that it's bossa nova! Already, Bob & I are hitting it off well and have plenty to talk about ;).

Upon welcoming me in, I hear the bossa nova jazz of Bob, my host, playing beautifully in the background. I fell in love with Bossa Nova in 1994, upon landing in Brazil as a foreign exchange student. Paulo, my Brazilian host father, also used to always play his bossa nova from tape reels-. Tonight is the first time since living with Paulo that I've seen music played on reels--and I'm thrilled that it's bossa nova! Already, Bob & I are hitting it off well and have plenty to talk about ;) .