Jon:
So we left Calgary a week ago...
Then we came back.
Our stove broke and without it all was lost! The only town within 200 miles that could offer hope of a repair or replacement was the one we had just left.
Problem was, in doing this relatively flat turnaround I realised that my knee was simply not up to the task of the Canadian Rockies. It had started bothering me way back in Vermont only 3 days into the trip. It got worse and it got better. The last couple weeks of riding were through open prairie and inherently flat; making me feel optimistic about my knee's recovery. But when it started aching and getting very quickly more painful I knew that I couldn't attempt the mountains without risking long-term injury to my knee. It was a difficult decision but I had to call it a day.
Wei has decided to continue, riding the rest of the way to Vancouver alone. I wish him all the best! He has been a wonderful companion on this trip, and it has been fantastic to share the experience with him. I could not hope for a better friend and co-rider to spend 3 months in a tent with.
Great thanks to Jim & Lucy for welcoming us not once but twice, with open arms!
See you on the other side my friend!
And just so you know, the following statement is NOT TRUE!
3 comments:
otsukaresama deshita!! :)
oh that was me (mina). forgot this thing uses my real name!
Pants are definitely not necessary - glad you're continuing to spread the word. Too bad you wont be riding commando across the rockies. sorry to hear
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