We were excited about the weather today. High of 67 and overcast. Perfect for walking. The only problem was that it was really windy. And of course it was blowing against us. Always. We blasted through the first 9.5 miles without stopping.
We were going through some rough areas but had no problems. We were going slowly because the wind was pushing us back and we were walking through the city so every intersection we had to stop and wait for traffic to clear. We were determined though.
My family from New Jersey drove down to see us and walk with us. My aunt and uncle, 2 cousins, and my grandmother. They came and we hung out in a parking lot for a while taking a break. We went to get philly cheesesteaks and had lunch.
Amy and Mike met up with us with our car so that my grandmother could drive it up to my aunt’s house where it will be waiting on us in a few days. It was great to see them again. I hope it won’t be too long before I see them again.
A friend that lives in the area came out too. Mark got us a hotel room for the night and came to walk with us too.
My family and Mark all walked with us for a couple of miles. It was awesome. I know my cousins enjoyed it. They left and then Mark stayed with us for the rest of the day.
We met two people who had recently lossed a family member due to a drug overdose.
The walking was a lot easier with the good company. We made it to the hotel room and hung out with Mark a little while longer then he went back home. We ordered pizza and started our resting process.
If all goes to plan, we will enter New Jersey tomorrow. Looking forward to our 9th state!
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