Where in the world is Gary?

In his latest adventure to raise funds for Kinship Partners, Gary Walters and his son, Jackson, are Rollerblading to Washington, D.C.

Check out his progress through Tuesday: On their first full day in Wisconsin, the Walters (Gary and son Jackson on Rollerblades, daughter Jessica on a bike and wife Lisa in a vehicle) found the going difficult because of hills, rough pavement and narrow road shoulders. Switching to a smaller road system helped, and the Walters ended their day near Madison, Wis.

Miles traveled: 57 miles.

Total miles traveled: 324 miles.

Total funds raised: $5,730 in pledges.

Daily destination reached: East of Madison, Wis.

Mile musings: On a funny note, I did biff it today but not because of a little rock. No, I slowed and as I went to step off the pavement (onto what had always been soft soil along the shoulder) I learned on this section it was hard not soft. My skate went right out from underneath and I landed square on my hip. Ow. Another bruise. And with lots of traffic watching. Ego getting even smaller, and scrape on leg getting bigger.

For more information or to donate, contact Kinship Partners at kinshippartners.org or 829-4606.