The heat and fireworks thwarted our attempt to get to sleep early last night but nevertheless, we woke before 5AM this morning. A storm was rumbling in the distance, so we hurried to a convenience store in search of a quick breakfast, but the owner must have still been sleeping off last night’s festivities. Alas, we settled for granola bars, sheltered from the rain underneath the gas pump canopy.
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Happy 4th of July! (49)
A tailwind carried us into Rush Center this morning, and we played “I’m going on a picnic and bringing…”, as well as more 20 Questions.
The Grass Desert (48)
This morning we talked with Lisa and Jenny while having breakfast – mostly about Norway, which is very high on Rachel’s list. They are from Voss, which apparently is a popular outdoor sports destination. We mentioned how we would love to visit someday and were delighted when they offered to host us, which we certainly will not forget :-). Good luck on the rest of your trip, Jenny and Lisa!
When we left the shop, we made a pit stop down the street at Druber Donuts, which was amazing. We each chose two donuts: one for now and one for later in the morning.
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The Bike Shop (47)
This morning started with a clear, blue sky. After 20 miles, we took our first break in Rosalia and the clouds rolled in while we rested.
Miles for Breakfast (46)
Our alarm went off at 4:15AM, and we were off at 5AM after a breakfast consisting of foot-long tootsie rolls, bananas, and oatmeal with raisins. The sky was dark and cloudy to start, and we didn’t see our shadows until 9AM.
