Dear friends and family, this is the official blog to announce that WE HAVE MADE IT! After 2 1/2 motors, 2 batteries, one injured cyclist, head to head combat with trucks the size office buildings, and dodging almost every kind of wildlife that exists, we have made it through the country of India. The last steep climb to Shillong is about 80k (50ish miles) we flew up the hill at a roaring speed barely missing trucks by inches and saw just outside of town a sign that said "Welcome Rickshaw Runners, something about bravery, and you made it!" I was bouncing with delight. We found out yesterday that two teams flipped there rickky just 30k outside of Shillong. Can you imagine doing the drive all the way through India then flipping just minutes from the finish? No. No you can't. Our finish point was at a hotel at the top of the hill and it had another banner that said "YOU MADE IT!" I can't tell you how amazing that was, the feeling was encredible (sorry you missed it grant). We got there, signed in, and had a celebratory beer. Maybe not a good idea since all we had had to eat were a few biscuts (cookies). No, it was a good idea. Yesterday we did the finale Rickshaw Run hoopla. Paraded our ride through town with local drummers leading the way, then a boring spell of watching cricket, then a dinner, drinking, and dancing party that put our parties to shame. Everyone feeling the worth of their accomplishments all in one joyus celebration.

Mike, Mark and I are leaving on a train today for Viranashe, then Agra, then Dheli, then home. It has been a journey. No one could even imagine what this adventure entails until you actually do it. Now that it is over I am feeling worn and tired but have a sense that I have done something greater than I could ever have imagined.