All those diversions from the past two weeks were thoroughly enjoyed but reality comes fast as Monday after my return comes quickly and tells me it’s time for more cycling drills.  Ni’Hau Island was quickly passed in the middle of the week.  I barely noticed it as only about 130 people live on this westernmost main and seventh largest inhabited island and commonly referred to as Hawaii’s “Forbidden Island.”  Ni’Hau was originally purchased for $10,000 worth of gold from King Kamehameha V.  There are few roads and vehicles and livestock and other animals roam freely. It’s the only place in Hawaii where native Hawaiian is the most-spoken language.  Upon leaving the western shores of Ni’Hau my next virtual waypoint is Johnston Atoll.  A small island group 641 miles away to where I should arrive in early November.  Total mileage to date is 5,198 miles or 20.9% of my total around the world goal.