It is very exciting to see we have covered over 2600 miles. We are over two thirds finished with our journey. We have met many beautiful people. We have generously been provided with a roof over our heads every night.
Our ride today was a little warmer than usual. People here in Wisconsin are enthusiastic about finally experiencing SUMMERTIME. This means that the cold rains have passed, flowers are blooming, sunny long days are here, AND the dreaded mosquitoes are stronger than ever. Since we are sleeping inside every night, the mosquitoes are usually not much of an issue for us. But, when we want to stop by the side of the road, near any woods we need to make it fast or use bug repellent.
Carol and I arrived in the town of Shiocton, at noon. We still had 20 more miles to arrive in Freedom for the night. This meant we did not arrive until approximately 1:30 PM. This is a long day when we start pedaling at 5:00 AM. However, we did arrive and find that our accommodations for the night were in a vacant apartment. This was donated by Tom and Mary Murphy. It had everything we needed including kitchen, beds and bathroom. When we arrived and let ourselves in with our temporary key, the neighbors started dropping by to see who was invading their building. They seemed to relax when they were told we were only dropping by until tomorrow at 5:00 AM. Then they peppered us with questions until they could think of nothing more. We went about the business of cleaning up, eating and getting ready for tomorrow's ride.
Our ride today was a little warmer than usual. People here in Wisconsin are enthusiastic about finally experiencing SUMMERTIME. This means that the cold rains have passed, flowers are blooming, sunny long days are here, AND the dreaded mosquitoes are stronger than ever. Since we are sleeping inside every night, the mosquitoes are usually not much of an issue for us. But, when we want to stop by the side of the road, near any woods we need to make it fast or use bug repellent.
Carol and I arrived in the town of Shiocton, at noon. We still had 20 more miles to arrive in Freedom for the night. This meant we did not arrive until approximately 1:30 PM. This is a long day when we start pedaling at 5:00 AM. However, we did arrive and find that our accommodations for the night were in a vacant apartment. This was donated by Tom and Mary Murphy. It had everything we needed including kitchen, beds and bathroom. When we arrived and let ourselves in with our temporary key, the neighbors started dropping by to see who was invading their building. They seemed to relax when they were told we were only dropping by until tomorrow at 5:00 AM. Then they peppered us with questions until they could think of nothing more. We went about the business of cleaning up, eating and getting ready for tomorrow's ride.
Pam with Barb Seegers and Colleen Laha, Freedom WI
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