July 22, Day 20 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 When I crawled out of the tent at 6:00 am, a friend from the wild greeted me. Much to my relief, he was no bigger than a breadbox and had long…
Moving Meditation
July 21, Day 19 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Several months ago, I started attended a guided meditation group that meets bi-weekly, and I have noticed a considerable improvement in my serenity. Breathing is most helpful in lowering stress and…
Down the Chute
July 20, Day 18 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 What a difference a day makes…especially a rest day. Sunday morning found us at The Church of the Nazarene in Grangeville, Idaho. We felt most welcome and at home. We shared…
The Ups and Downs of Bicycle Touring
July 17-18, Days 15-16 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 I got up early in search of a great cup of coffee and, thankfully, the local coffee roaster was right across the street from the Riggins Motel, where we had a…
Hells Canyon
July 16, Day 14 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 We suspected with a name like Hells Canyon that we could expect some challenges ahead. We also knew it wasn’t a good sign when we left the campsite late after a…