“Masterswarm” was written on a bicycle, but Andrew Bird – “Anonanimal”.

“Missing you comes in waves, and tonight I’m drowning.” Ludovico Einaudi

Climbing and hurting in a good way keeps us optimistic that we’ll make it to the end. After we take a short break in Yellowstone, we’ll head towards the final destination. Give us last cheers, more good vibes, words of wisdom, a good quote, or a smart a$$ comment. Help us push to the end! Thank you for all the love. We love you back.

P.S. Best story yet to come 😉

For the days when the temperatures are over 100, Jack Johnson – “Drink the Water”

https://youtu.be/SrePMwkA53U

 “Skies are painted colors of a cowboy cliche” John Mayer – “3 x 5”

Despite strong, painful North winds we are still on route and approaching Yellow Stone. We are waking up every morning before the dawn and enjoying the magnificent scenery of Wyoming. Our signal is not great so it may be a few days until we can be in contact again.

More pictures, stories on journey and info on planting trees to come…

Florence and the Machine Live at The Royal Albert Hall HD (performance for Cancer Trust)

Finley Quaye – anything from the Maverick a Strike album, but in keeping with the bicycle theme “Ride on, and Turn the People On”

Optimistic Trees were invited to help plant a few trees with Leslie, a Trees Forever coordinator, and Dr. David Courard-Hauri, a professor from Drake University, at the Drake Park. A public orchard is not only pleasing to the eye, but serves as a food resource for the community. Dr. Courard-Hauri has been taking care of it and enjoying the community come together around the harvesting season. Leslie taught us how to properly plant a tree with a simple tip shown in the video. At the end, Nikola definitely didn’t miss his chance to try the products of labour. Cherries were delicious!