Hello / Hola

Welcome.

My name is Jose Maria Campos.

My odyssey began as the result of a medical mission to the highlands of Guatemala with the Bakersfield, CA. HELPS INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TEAM.

HELPS INTERNATIONAL is a non-denominational, Christian non-profit organization based in Texas. They are involved in several special projects dealing with heath, education and economic development. I am so thankful to HELPS for sponsoring the fundraiser, and financing my ride across America. Without their support this endeavour would not be possible.



Our neglected brothers and sisters, the decedents of the ancient Mayans, spurred me to humanitarian action. And now here I am, asking God almighty to heighten my challenging and adventurous personality to meet this very worthy cause with love, joy and dispatch.


I am a recently retired educator and high school counselor. I've always enjoyed helping others and giving people the knowledge, tools and support to achieve their goals and advance their purpose.

I have the pleasure of being 69 years young and was born, raised and educated in my loving city of LAREDO,TEXAS.

I am a proud father of three beautiful children. My loving wife, Jelica, my pillar of strength has always supported me in all my journeys and in many many ways, she has even trained with me.

Thanks to all my riding friends from Mcdonalds in Seal Beach on PCH for their encouraging words and my good friend Stanton Lum for his long hours in helping me train.





I am brand new to this "Blogging" thing and this is the first entry in my new Blog. I will be keeping this Blog up to date with the chronicles of my experiences.

In about 2 weeks I will begin my journey across the United States of America on my classic Masi Bicycle.

Please check back here often for updates on my itinerary and frequent journal updates.

Sincerely,

Jose Maria Campos