While on the road, I hope to have internet access every 2-3 days. You can contact me at francesca (at) francescamclin.com.
You can also follow me on Twitter at: @fkmclin
Twitter from the road
- In Dharamshala, home of displaced Tibetan Buddhists. Going to hear the Dalai Lama speak tomorrow! 2010/02/27
- Staying at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. For free! It's a huge Sikh shrine here and travelers can stay in the dormitories. 2010/02/25
- Made it to Amritsar in Punjab after days of delays on the bikes. Should have bought Hondas... 2010/02/23
- We reached our fundraising goal!! Over 40,000 INR raised! The extra will go for fans and mattresses. THANK YOU!!! 2010/02/12
- We just raised 35,000 INR (~$650) Thankyou thankyou thankyou to all our donors. We're going to get this done. Work starts today! 2010/02/10
- Help raise money for slum kids! http://ping.fm/uJfBY 2010/02/10
- Hooray!! gvmss.org site is live. I am trying to raise $200 to fix the school's roof. Get ready - I will be asking you for money. 2010/02/09
- GVMSS.ORG site nearly finished. Planning a benefit happy hour for Wed evening. 2010/02/08
- Working on the GVMSS.org website. Tell me what you think of the progress... 2010/02/06
- Back from the desert! Will post photos soon! Many interesting stories as well. 2010/02/04
March 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
By the way…I like the new Amazing Grace theme with the tabs. Only thing I’m hoping to see is pictures of YAWP and it’s owner, preppin’ for the cross country goodness!
June 26th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Hi,
Just found your blog looking for info about travelling with a Big Dummy… I’ll be checking up to see how you are doing with your build and tour…
Looked at your travelroute and was wondering how you are gonna get the Dummy back, since it is a one way route?? Do you have any info about flying with a BD??
I am looking into building one up as a trekkingbike and intent to leave Europe at some point…
Thanks,
Gerco
The Netherlands
June 30th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Hi Gerco! I currently do not know how I will be getting the BD home. I suspect it will involve shipping it as cargo. I have no idea how much this will cost, but I will update as I find out. I will also probably be throwing it on buses and trains along the way.
Thanks for the comment!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Don’t forget to let me know as you get close to Minnesota
Enjoy the ride.
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:58 am
What a great blog. Looking forward to reading about your adventures. We wish you cool rides, clear skies and no flies.
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:03 pm
It was great to meet you today on the Youghiogheny Trail. We really enjoyed checking out the Big Dummy. Have a great ride !!
August 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Francesca - here is an article you HAVE to check out. It’s a review of the Great Allegheny Passage:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/.....;hpv=local
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Hey Francesca, Good to hear good news about your trip. I have been tracking you from time to time. Keep it up and take lots of pics. Miss you loads REI is not the same without you. Hurry home!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
It was GREAT meeting you and having you be a part of our farmer’s market here in Highland, Illinois! What a great story you have going. Hope you write that book we talked about. Good luck and stay safe. We’ll all be checking in on you from time to time. Market Master, Deanna Harlan
September 30th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Hi
it’s your frind at that hotel you stayed in steubenville.
The Maintanceman . Hope you are doing well , and safe . If
you get the time e- mail me . and let me kow how you are
doing . be checking on you . good luck . god be with you .
October 21st, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Hello Francesca,
I’m happy to hear that you are okay and that your trip is progressing slowly but surely. Just please be careful. I pray that you reach California before Thanksgiving. If need be, get on a bus so that you will be able to sit down with Family and Friends for this very important Family Holiday. We miss you here at Folio and I just love working with Tia. She is a smart LADY AND VERY NICE. GOOD CHOICE in recognizing talent. Once your journey is over, please come home and stop by to have some wine and conversation.
GodSpeed,
Your Friend from Folio
Brenda Wray
October 26th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Francesca,
Glad to see Blake and I were able to help out. It’s called Texas Friendly. Enjoy your time in our great state. Ride safe.
Jim Bell
Lake Dallas, Texas
http://www.bellfamilyunit.com
December 26th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Francesca,
If you are back in the DC area for a while before India, I’d love to buy you a beer and be regaled with your stories from the road. You are an inspiration and I’d love to hear how your ride through Texas was, being my home state.
Merry Christmas,Happy New Year, and safe travels,
Greg
McLean, Va.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Happy Birthday Francesca.
I hope you are enjoying yourself.
January 17th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
sono rosella, tua madrina , che ha letto per caso il tuo blog e sono rimasta colpita per la tua forza, volontà e voglia di vivere diversamente la tua vita: non so se ti arriverà questo messaggio. Ti auguro di fare un’esperienza piacevole, che dia i frutti sperati: Un abbraccio e con la speranza di poterti rivedere al più presto: stai attenta!
January 31st, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Sounds like you are having a great time. Be safe and have a blast!!!
Take care.
Greg