This is my first blog entry. 17 days have passed since we left Nwe York! As I expected, this trip is physically tough and exciting. In addition to this, I would say it is mentally exciting trip for me! Today we rode about 80 miles from Chmapaign to Chebanse. Today's ride was really fun because of the tail wind and the good weather of Illinois. Yesterday we had a great oppotunity at Almni center. It was just great! I never imagined that I can attend such a nice event. Though I am exchange student, I am really proud of riding as a member of Illini 4000 and being a student of U of I.