Nicaragua
On the island of Ometepe I wrenched my ankle bad enough that I can't walk for more than a mile without it swelling to cankle propotions. The funny part about my ankle being messed up is that I can't walk very well but I can ride bike with relatively little pain.
So here is the story of my ankle: I climbed a volcano on the island a couple days ago and on the way down I rolled my ankle hard enough that I thought I had broken it. I was making plans to come home in my head. After failed attempts at splinting it with a vine and two sticks I hopped for 4 hours through the jungle and down the volcano. It wasn't until the next day when I found out that walking was not an option ... but biking was.
I have been resting my leg here and waiting for a shipment of gear. Unfortunatly, I just found out that I might never see this box because Nica customs holds on to shipments for around a month after recieving it.
So here is the story of my ankle: I climbed a volcano on the island a couple days ago and on the way down I rolled my ankle hard enough that I thought I had broken it. I was making plans to come home in my head. After failed attempts at splinting it with a vine and two sticks I hopped for 4 hours through the jungle and down the volcano. It wasn't until the next day when I found out that walking was not an option ... but biking was.
I have been resting my leg here and waiting for a shipment of gear. Unfortunatly, I just found out that I might never see this box because Nica customs holds on to shipments for around a month after recieving it.
13 Comments:
At 6:13 PM, October 04, 2006, Bern, Steve & Girls said…
Take care of yourself, Quinn. Hope your feeling better!
At 7:02 PM, October 04, 2006, bigbro said…
hey man sorry i keep thinking i post on the sight and I miss something. But hope the ankle heels and can't wait to meet up with you. give me a call on my work phone 507 696 1038 talk at you later.
At 8:04 PM, October 04, 2006, Quinn said…
My ankle is doing alot better I can walk pretty well on even ground. Jeff you should E-mail me ...I will try to give you a call..
piece.
Quinn-
At 6:03 AM, October 05, 2006, U Dennis & A Dorthea said…
Quinn,
So glad to hear your foot is doing better. I was worried it might be fractured. Was trying to find a doctor in your area who could see you. Thought we might have a listing of foreign doctors at work, but didn't succeed. Take care. Keep the weight off of it until it is feeling normal.
We love you.
At 4:26 AM, October 06, 2006, Pappa said…
Ah, suck it up!! I know for a fact with a little duct tape and some twigs you'll be good as new. Use your ski patrol know how.
Love Pappa
At 1:03 PM, October 06, 2006, pam (your dads cuz in wyoming) said…
Hi Quinn,
Sorry about the ankle...i do that to myself all the time...must be a Quinn trait...i used to have a ankle brace i bought at the pharmacy is had an air lining and a hard plastic cover that would fit right inside my shoes... as your old man said duck tape works too....and soak in a nice cool stream...I think the pedaling is helping you to restrengthen your muscles around your ankle...keep it up...
Holy crap what progress you have made even with all the setbacks ....you are doing great....
I was wondering how much you have made for the line of sight project is there any way we could get a "kinda close" estimate so if you need more help we can email all our friends to donate 5 bucks or something?
I still owe for the 9/11 day.....will send that soon...
anywho...take care
love
your cuz
pam
At 8:01 PM, October 07, 2006, Melissa said…
Quinn--
Hola, its Melissa from Ometepe. I'm so sorry about what happened to your ankle. Hopefully you are back to 100% soon. If there's anything we can do to help with your package, just let us know. Rob had something shipped here via FedEx and it did not get held up in customs, and I know sometimes students in the field school get care packages from their parents. So I really hope you can get your stuff.
Best wishes and safe travels.
At 8:43 PM, October 07, 2006, Anonymous said…
Quinn, your beard looks awesome! Lets see photo!
Don Vito
At 11:57 AM, October 10, 2006, Anonymous said…
quinn,
pam here, from june lake...where are you? i'll be in costa rica in two weeks, arriving san jose oct 23. pamhschmidt@netzero.com
let me know your story. :)
At 6:20 PM, October 10, 2006, Anonymous said…
HI Quinn
My name is Mark Kutsch, I'm your Moms friend who has a place in San Juan Del Sur. I hear Steffanie was helpful to you. She's Great! I told your mom(Rose) its a small world! your mom knowing someone with a place in Nica. I understand you recvd your pkg. I hope your journey is safe but adventourous. Rock On! and stay in the line of Sight!
Nica Mark Take Care I will help your cause with $$ next time you can stay at my place.
At 9:20 AM, October 12, 2006, Quinn said…
Hey pam.. I am flying out of panama on the 20th or so to columbia to get over the darien gap.. So I wish I could stay aroudn to meet up with you... I have been resting my ankle for a while now.. it seems like it has been getting better slowley...Let me know how your trip is going.;..< Mark Thanks for the contact in san juan.... stephanie and justin are great.. I am very pleased that I got to be around them for a few days..< And I shaved my beard off for my lady freinds just a week ago.. hehe.... Don Vito?
< Melissa .. thanks for the music... Keep in touch,.. I recieced my package and my ankle is doing better... I took my dads advice ...Duck tape..
I will have some photos as soon as I get a camera.. take care everone
At 7:21 AM, October 14, 2006, Pappa said…
Hey Quinn and everyone, this is an email we got from a friend here in Plover. It's actually one of many we've received recently.
With people like this jumping on board it's going to help Quinn reach his goal.
It's really great to have friends and family helping the cause.
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:17:32 -0500
> > >
> > >Hey Quinn,
> > >
> > >You probably don't remember me but I am a friend of your parents. I
sold
> > >them the house they live in now and where you were raised. Yes I am a
> > >realtor. I talked to your Mom just a week or so ago and we discussed
your
> > >biking project. Awesome feat that you have undertaken and the distance
> you
> > >have accomplished thus far. I really admire you for it. It is just
> > >spectacular!
> > >
> > >I also worked with your Grandfather many years ago on the railroad, he
> was
> > >my conductor for quite a few trips. I enjoyed working with him. Very
Easy
> > >going and always friendly!
> > >
> > >I tell ya what, just for the sake of further inspiration and of course
> your
> > >cause, I will pledge 50 cents for every mile you bike on lets say the
day
> > >of October 27. Just let me know the miles. I figure your ankle will be
> > >healed by then.
> > >
> > >I check this website often as I am really curious as to your progress
and
> > >adventures. You are very inspirational to many people including myself.
> > >
> > >Take Care and be Safe.
> > >
> > >Neal Nealis
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: Pledge
> Hi again Quinn,
>
> I went around the office today and told people about your travels and
cause.
> It is quite amazing how a # of the agents have relatives affected with the
> same disease.
> Anyway, I managed to scrounge up some donations for ya mostly in the form
of
> amount per mile type. Everybody was a little scared you could bike like
> hundreds of miles per day so they stayed a little conservative but still
> decent donations.
> So here is what I have so far with much more to come. I'll keep you
updated:
> Tori Schultz 25 cents per mile up to 100 miles on November 25.
> Toni Olzewski 25 cents up to 100 miles. October 26.
> Jane Zierke 25 cents October 25.
> Meghan Christie 25 cents Oct. 26(Meghan is undergoing Chemo treatments
> herself)
> Ward Wolff.............$100. flat donation.
> More to come my friend so you are getting recognition. Nice Job!
>
> Oh, talked to your Dad today and I was asking how your ankle was. He
pointed
> out the many new friends you met there and the beach. :)
> OK I don't feel sorry for ya anymore. haha
>
> Have fun,
>
> Neal
At 8:43 PM, October 14, 2006, Anonymous said…
Sorry to hear about your ankle. You might have some loose stuff floating in there now. Try to keep it in a stable position. Hopefully you can keep pedaling. I did that 20 years ago and was able to get by for a year before getting it cleaned out. Good luck and strength.
Greg (Will's dad)
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