Epilogue

Following are some summary facts:

11,708 - total miles logged
10,992 - total miles for all legs

267 - total hours riding all legs

31 days of riding, 60 days of travel. Left May 5th, 2014, returned July 4th, 2014.

Average riding day, 355 miles, 8 1/2 hours.

Visited 29 states and 5 Canadian Provinces.

Following are some anecdotes:

I thought about carrying a gun on this trip. I learned that a friendly smile was enough.

Everyone I met, I interacted with or came in contact with was a nice person. Not one person was unkind the entire two months. I didn't meet one person I felt threatened by, not even close.

There are no wimps living in Canada.

Hand soap is as good as shaving cream.

I didn't need anything I left at home.

I didn't miss anything I left at home.

Staying in touch with family and friends is important, vital to survival.

This country is HUGE!!!!