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.
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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.
The Sunflower State (45)
We woke early and assembled more items to send home before leaving the park. This one is a big deal, because we finally made the leap to give up on cooking. We also sent clothes and other miscellaneous items, which allowed Rachel to get rid of her rear bags! I’m not sure if my bike got any lighter (I inherited her clothes and sleeping gear, but gave up some food and the cooking set), but it’s exciting to see such a significant change for her!
