It has been a few days since I have been able to get on the keys to report. As of this morning, Zac is leaving Rawlins, Wyoming after a day of difficult biking of winds, high altitude and very boring scenery. Zac had met a great couple biking, very mature, according to his standards, 60ish, but would not be continuing with him.
Zac seemed to be finding it alittle difficult to get going this morning but was determined to bike 60 miles today.The countryside is barren and Zac describes it as "high altitude desert".
Rawlins, incorporated in 1886 and designated the county seat of Carbon County, (a name derived from the extensive coal deposits which underlay the area) is located virtually on top of the Continental Divide, elevation of 6900 ft. The population is 8500 and it is due west of Laramie, Wyoming. Rawlins was named after General John A. Rawlins, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, who after taking a drink from a spring at the base of a nearby hill declared, "If anything is ever named after me, I hope it will be a spring of water."
Doug (dad) and I have left Alberta, Canada and are glad to get to phones and computer access.. We are very limited in communication in Canada due to the high roaming charges despite the best of international plans. We have learned this the hard way, years ago, after a shocking cell phone bill. We did try to communicate with Zac each day to find his location.
While still in Colorado, Zac got to travel along the Continental Divide for many days. One day this past week, they had a Colorado Border to Border bike ride and there were about 1,000 riders with Zac on the trail. He truly enjoyed having a support vehicle with him. I have threatened to get a beige rent a car and do so-may still do so. While in Colorado, he had frequent company on the trails but this has has changed in Wyoming.
We have kept Zac posted regarding the news at home... the election results! Dr. Durrett's incredible progress he is making, and other tidbits. Doug and I are in Minneapolis for a two day meeting. While at dinner last night, I did bring up the ZAC ATTACK and quickly got a wonderful donation... a very generous Dr. Williams, orthopedist, Albany, GA ...and two pledges. It is amazing how Leukemia and Lymphoma have touched so many lives everywhere.
Zac needs your prayers and has enjoyed your phone calls of encouragement.. Thank you.
*posted by Zac's Mom who is going to drag Zac's Dad to the Mall Of America this afternoon in the rainy weather....*
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