Tag Archives: rescue

transcontinental

It has already been more than two weeks since we walked into the Pacific Ocean. We have chosen to take the advice of many people and take our time heading home. We are in no rush. After a visit all-too-short … Continue reading

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the final mile

Yesterday was a very interesting day. It was cloudy and cool, and everything was wet and damp and growing and smelling wonderful. Slater dropped us off at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Bloomfield Boulevard. We walked 7 miles to … Continue reading

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out of the desert, into the sprawl

After our rest in Barstow, we booked it south through Yermo. More desert, more rocks, more sand. One day, I was cursing the sun for beating down so hot and heavy; the next, I was freezing to the bone as … Continue reading

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“The Jenny Situation”

And the plot thickens. We were walking along and walking along and walking along, when all of a sudden a pack of barking dogs burst out of a grassy patch between corn fields. Although they made a ruckus, none of … Continue reading

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R.A.I.N. of Central Illinois

During our time walking through Tazewell County, we have met many wonderful and inspirational people. Randy Wheat is no exception. Randy is the founder and president of Rescuing Animals In Need of Central Illinois. Incorporated in 2005, R.A.I.N. provides spay … Continue reading

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