I have a direct route mapped out for me all the way to the coast ... think I'll head to Redondo Beach along Imperial Highway ... it's a straight run of about 40 interesting miles. I want easy access to the shoreline and not have to carry my bike over the sand. Just wondering what it's going to feel like? I'll try and make a 'stoopit' video for YouTube.
LA has many of these drainage channels ... I was waiting to see the 'Terminator' to be driving down in a truck.
Arrived at Paul's place ... I'll get a spot of lunch then nip down to the shore to complete the rituals.
At Redondo Beach on the west coast of USA ... people wondered what I was doing with the bike. Within a few minutes a small crowd had gathered up asking questions.
Here is my final video on the beach at Redondo: Arriving at Redondo Beach, California I'm not suggesting anyone do this as a diet program but it's certainly one way to lose weight.
Remember way back on the east coast at Rhode Island Sound? Here's a video taken at Grand Canyon: Desert View, Grand Canyon I have a lot of people to thank for making this such a memorable and successful trip ... a special thank you has to go out to all those lovely American people that I met on my travels ... they were courteous, friendly and generous and it has left a deep impression on me. Thanks America ... you have been wonderful. END of BLOG Many Thanks Joseph Ferris
Location:Los Angeles
19 comments:
Go Dad! We are all so proud of you and your achievement. Hopefully Skype you later
Love Maurita, Gary, Cameron and Ewan
Wow!! It has been an amazing journey reading your blog on my computer at home I can't imagine how proud you must feel of your achievement in reality! Well done!!! See you when you are home.
Amazing!!! When you get to the shoreline make sure you sit back and take as much time as you can just to reflect on an unbelievable adventure! Feel proud, feel very proud!!
I'm feeling very emotional, it's almost over...and so glad you made it in one piece. I'm proud of you...and my countrymen for their show of hospitality. Go Joe! Go America!!
Susan McQ
amazing joseph
Cushendall Comet:
Hooray for Joseph!! Proud of you.
You have pressed on when it would have been easy to pack it in. You've pressed on through heat, cold, humidity, Mosquitos, dogs, dangerous traffic, many flat tires...and some 3,000 grueling miles. I only wonder where/when you go next. Please keep me posted, Joseph.
Your friend in Phoenix/Williams, mike
Awwwh DAD just watched your final You Tube video - I'm blubbering here with you!!! LOL Dead proud of ya!! Kirsty and bump xoxox!!!
Yippee ..you made it .I've cried my eyes out at your final video .Wow what a journey .Enjoy the celebrations with your family .... wish we were there .CONGRATULATIONS JOSEPH .xx
Joseph,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I have been following your blog religiously since we meet on day 41!!! I am so proud of you!!!! Cant wait to see what you tackle next!
Your friend in Westwater, UT.
Teryn
Congratulations Joe, sit back and reflect now before you lose the multitude of memories that you have amassed. Enjoy your celebrations and take great pride in what you have done!
Joe, Joanne, Ryan & Amy
Congratulations Joseph, hope you can take a step back and relax for a day or two now! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Fantastic achievement - congratulations!
If Australia is next on your plans then I can offer you a starting point in Perth :-)
All the best,
Seamus Kerr
I remember when we were cycling back from Carnlough, you told me that on the 20th June you were going to cycle across America. Well I could'nt believe it then and I'm finding it very difficult to believe you actually did it.. WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT.
Congrats Joseph! How proud we are to have you touched our lives. We have followed your adventures and we are so glad you made it to your destination. What a wonderful journey. Have a great time in California. Best wishes on your new adventures!
Congratulations on your outstanding achievement Joseph!! What an amazing 59 days u have experienced, thank u for sharing your journey with us, which we have thoroughly enjoyed. Looking forward to hearing of your next adventure!!
Well done Joe, been great following your progress! What are we all going to do now that your finished?
Fantastic!
Joe Mc Collam
Congrats Joseph! What an adventure.
Joseph it was five years ago this weekend that you stayed in our yard in Indiana my husband and I were just thinking about you. We had a tree down in our yard and put up your pup tent out there in the branches you werein the shade. We live on US 24 in Indiana. Reynolds Indiana that is. My husband and I were having pork burgers on the grill and Indiana sweet corn it was a pleasure to give you some food. We hope you and your family are doing wonderful. Sincerely Steve and Kathy Jones and our dogs
I recall the "Cushendall Comet" passing thru my summer home of Williams, AZ. Joe and I shared a lunch on famous Route #66 in downtown Williams.
It was a great and successful trip. I recall others were planned...Scandanivia, Russia? Hope all is well Joe.
Mike Moore
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