A month ago, I gave you an update on Don. He was then in NW Angle, Minnesota. As of his last update he was in Boise, Idaho. That was October 4, 2009,—no metrics. As soon as he updates with metrics, I’ll post another article.
Wishing his continued success as he nears the end…
The best sir!
From Rafael:
Schoolteacher Who Biked Across America to Display Photos of Journey
Where: Nova Southeastern University is holding a free panel discussion featuring Giraldo at the Don Taft University Center at the main campus in Davie.
When: The discussion is open to the public. It is this Thursday, October 8th at 7 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, third floor, room PVA 309.
Who: Panelists include Giraldo, Timothy Dixon, professor of history and legal studies at NSU, Daniel Markarian, NSU program professor for social studies, and Tim Petraitis, a U.S. history teacher at Cypress Bay High School.Tony Fins, editorial page editor at the Sun-Sentinel, will moderate the panel. It will be an informal coffee table-style discussion, which will feature an exchange of dialogue between the panelists.
Additional information at: Sun Sentinel and/or Nova Southeastern University
Sun Sentinel article: In his words: Rafael Giraldo’s bike journey across the U.S.
Rafael Giraldo
Congratulation Rafael,
I see the panel will happen this Thursday. That is good. I trust it will go well. I see you have reorganized your TOD pictures. The best…
Warm regards,
Jim
If you want to know more about the character of Rafael Giraldo [Mr. Giraldo], read his book "Blessings Given."
I began writing about his journey across America in June 2009, after gathering as much information about him as I could from his Tour of Discovery Website. Over the many weeks of triking across the U.S.A., we developed a friendship. I am fortunate to have been able to ride with him the last 2 days of his journey and witness first-hand the love and emotions displayed as he completed his 3,800 mile, 86-day tour. I am blessed to have conversed with him over the 100+ miles we rode.
"Blessings Given" tells us who Rafael is and how he views life. I feel rewarded and refreshed having read the book. It is easily a couple of hours read. I think you will enjoy Mr. Giraldo’s story and gain a deeper appreciating of what motivates this young man.
jalexartis
