We have just finished the first five days of riding and are currently in Washington DC. I have had a wonderful time so far. In the last two days the terrain has become more hilly and has been gradually preparing us for the mountains to come in the next few days. I expect the following days to be very challenging but exciting and worthwhile as well.Throughout the trip, we have been talking to many people at gas stations, 7-11s or anywhere we happened to stop about our trip and our Portraits Project in which we interview cancer patients and care-takers throughout the country. Many strangers are showing interest and supporting us in the trip which is very motivating. We have also already completed a few interviews for the Portraits Project this year.I am looking forward to the rest of the trip and all the people we meet and I will try to post updates on this blog once in a while!