Chapter 1

Katie and I on December 27, 2017, six days before the start
The Santa Monica Boardwalk and the famous West Coaster rollercoaster
My crew at the Santa Monica Pier starting line on January 2, 2018. From L-R: Brittany and Joel Griffen, Chandra Farnham, Katie and I, Mary Peikert, Kent & Alicia, Frank Peikert.
Photo by Kevin Chan.
When Derek Pye found us on Hollywood Boulevard about 13 miles west of the pier
Donut Man in Glendora, CA – definitely worth the stop
Kent Treptow and I in Mexico (2005)
Sergio and Griselda on San Timoteo Road
CLICK HERE for video of my check in as I approached Beaumont, CA