Since the last post I have turned my Nebraska map over to the east side, and am now close to walking off the edge of it! Am continuing to try for miles between rain squalls, of which there have been many. Notable days/moments: fighting broadside winds of more than 30 mph one very long walk day; trying, on another occasion, to find a camping spot out of the wind, and finally setting up in a veritable junk yard of derelict and abandoned stuff (including wrapped rolls of TP and a dusty 12-pack of Budweiser); being interviewed by the Hastings Tribune. (
http://www.hastingstribune.com/news/woman-walking-highway-route-on-mission/article_2ba606ae-1dfb-11e6-975d-7f7f6e2876c8.html) Not too bad; just a couple of mistakes...
But my most notable on-going experience is this seeming 'current of kindness' in which I have been traveling. Related family members from the towns of Funk, Minden and Lincoln, and Hastings/Lincoln have opened their homes and offered the most incredibly generous hospitality and friendship. In addition to lively, interesting conversation! On a daily basis I am saying good-bye to new friends (and places) that I hope to see again some time. What to do... except to carry on down the road, reciprocating as and when I can, and remembering my gratitude practices along the way!
Photos to follow.
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