Ceremonial Start

Border 2 Border 2015. Canada to Mexico. We started at the border crossing in Port Angeles this morning. Here at the Blackball Ferry Dock, you can see us with our best fans. Mark and Leilani. Jerry and Alice. Steve and Mary. Flying behind us are the Black Ball, American and Canadian Flags. Taking the photo is Alice and Jerry's son Greg who is visiting from Sweden and came to see us off as well.

After the ceremonial start and photo session, we three ladies biked back to my house in Sequim...23 miles. It was a glorious start to our trip and we enjoyed flying along, feeling fast and light with a slight tailwind and no panniers.

We have planned this trip for almost 2 years. During that time, both Alice and Mary retired from their jobs. I am still working as a flight attendant but am taking vacation days. Plans are very flexible but we intend to arrive at the Mexican border in 5-6 weeks.

We are high school friends. Mercer Island High School, class of 1969. We have cycled together for a couple of decades while working and raising our families. The time has come for our epic journey!