At age 72, I am planning to walk across American to bring awareness of how exercise etc. can help bring about a healthier heart and vascular system, lower blood pressure, etc., and to raise funds, as well, for the American Heart Association. I welcome you to follow me on my journey! My plan for 2010 is to walk from Lewes, DE to St. Louis, MO or further if possible. In 2005 I was leading a sedentary life and weighed 201 lbs. I started walking and then running and lost 36 lbs, significantly lowered my blood pressure, my bad cholesterol, and raised my good cholesterol equally. My journey will commence on or about April 30th. Help the A.H.A. by donating thru the web site: Michianaheartwalk.kintera.org/johnwalksamerica. If all goes well I hope to be in St. Louis sometime in September 2010.







Thursday, May 20, 2010

Sunday May 16th

Did not walk much this day as we got lost off the towpath. Found another private campground at Little Orleans, MD practically on the towpath. We camped and then went to Bill's which is about 100 feet off the canal and met many local people. We were treated extremely well, with some folks buying us a few beers. Bill is an 86 year old man who has had the business for many years and is an interesting guy who knows a lot about the canal, then and now. Food was great, almost home made as it is cooked by Bill's 60 year old daughter.A lot of hikers and bikers stop here.
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