Any culture like the TransAm eventually develops its own little traditions. One of the coolest ones are the TransAm turtles. I had a bit of trouble figuring out what species they are (if anyone knows chime in), but I think by the pictures at this link that it's an Eastern Box Turtle (http://wildlifecenter.org/tips-helping-turtles). They are about the size of your palm and amazingly adorable and you find them as you ride along. They represent two things that I love about this trip: one is, the pace we go at allows us to do things like stop and move a turtle. The second is, I love the ethos of these little random acts of kindness. I've saved two turtles now from almost certain doom, and I gotta say, it feels good.
If you feel like helping me save a turtle, please donate whatever you can. I know sometimes the world feels overwhelming and there are so many requests and demands from all different directions. But if you can donate to my ride, please do, and I promise I will name a turtle after you! Http://tinyurl.com/AdamBikes
