Lessons Learned

Melissa's ongoing list of things we learned along the way.

1. When camping in Zion State Park, forget everything Rachel Carson (Silent Spring) says about saving the environment and bring vats of DEET. Kill! Kill!

2. If you are going to the ferry out of Milwaukee, do not follow the map. Take 32 north, but at Howard, instead of turning left to follow the road, turn right towards the lake and continue north. You will eventually see signs for the ferry.

3. When you make a budget, double it. That will be about how much you need.

4. Don't take alot of food in the beginning of the trip. First of all, if you are buying food in Chicago, you pay over 10% tax, so you will save by buying food out of the area. Secondly, it's heavy and you will build muscle and grace after being on the bike a few days.

5. Always travel with someone younger, preferably with a student ID, so you can get the discounts.