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.







Saturday, October 9, 2010

Saturday, Oct. 9th

My 500 miles milestone.
Exterior of Peers Store.
Peer General Store. Hard to believe that this store has been flooded by the Missouri River over 5 times. 1993 the water was at the top of the entry doors.
The room I rented above the General store in Peers, MO. Store was constructed in 1893. About 4 houses in the little town. I had free run of the store downstairs and was able to find things to eat. Barb the owner even instructed me on the art of making (cooking) (heating up) a frozen pizza.
This is the point where I began my journey on the Katy Trail. Behind the RV Park and practically under the 370 bridge to St. Louis. The Missouri river lies behind the trees.
RV park in St. Charles, MO, where it costs $50 and $55 per night to park your RV. I rented a cabin for $57. It poured rain all night.
Crossing the Mississippi on the Golden Eagle. A barge passes in front of the ferry.

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