Thank you. Yes, if I remember internet was an issue and probably I just burnt out on trying to get it caught up. I did keep daily Facebook posts so I am using those to update this although some days I had ready to go. But, since I have to stay in chronological order, I couldn't skip ahead.

Getting ready to continue my adventures this spring so getting things up-to-date. Thanks for following along and no, I'm still alive and well. Well, mostly well. I'm recovering from foot and ankle surgery.

Thanks Mark. Well, technically, that part of the ride is done. Just trying to bring my journal up to date. Getting ready to head out this spring so must finish off old business first -- completing documenting this segment. Thanks for following along. It was a fantastic adventure.

Good to see you picking up the narrative! I've been wondering for months how this trip ended. I always get nervous when journals just kind of end in the middle of nowhere!

I think we stayed at the same place!

Kim, I think it's fantastic that you're doing this ride, and will continue to follow along as I have the past few months!

Hibiscus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus

Yup

Thank you! Yes, glad you realize the importance of my mini vacation. It was fantastic!

Right?! 😂
Oh, and sorry about that! 😂

This one made me spit out my coffee.

Lots of folks don’t realize that one needs a vacation from an extended tour. Good for you for taking care of yourself, especially when you felt the black dog nosing around. What a great place to stay.

Not sure how you will top Africa, but I sure do need an adventure!!!

And you know how I like my "rest breaks" from all of our hiking adventures. P.S. WE need an adventure!

Most definitely! If I was biking past them, I might not be here writing blog entries. Then again, there was that time I biked by a mountain lion in Yellowstone!

Thanks Rich. Now I'm even behind on reading comments. Wifi has been less than reliable and I always seem to be busy. :)