Monday > We had an extra cyclist today - Bill joined us for the first couple of miles along the water front. He made some excuse about not having a helmet - then the gears were not perfect and then his ass hurt so maybe next year Bill! We had lots of fun but we had to be on our way so said our farewells!
May 29, 2012 12:00 amSunday - Last night our friends Bill and Jill drove down from Thunder Bay to meet us. We took a tour of Duluth and the shore of Lake Superior and went out for one of the best meals I have ever had. The whole experience was emotional.
May 29, 2012 12:00 amSaturday - Up early. 6am start - the forecast was for rain latter so we had to get a move on. Roy Orberson has now changed names - Jack Duckworth as she has now put plasters around her glasses to stop the wind catching her eyes.
May 26, 2012 12:00 amFriday woke up late after a busy night in the hospital. Roy Orberson slept well and we decided she should take a taxi to Floodwood while I continued to ride the bike. I set off and enjoyed the first part of the ride by the side of the Mississippi and the gentle rolling hills all the way to Floodwood.
May 26, 2012 12:00 amThursday - After talking to local Benmidji guy Bill Smith we were advised that we should both take a ride with him through the Indian Reservation. The landscape is very marshy and absolute wilderness and his opinion was that it would be crazy to ride through this area. There are no go spots where gangs of Indians can not be trusted and we sure don't need to get in the cross fire.
May 26, 2012 12:00 amWednesday - stormy night last night. Thought it must have been Michele's digestive system! We were on tornado alert all night.
May 23, 2012 12:00 amTuesday. Got up and off. Strong head winds made progress slower than ever.
May 22, 2012 12:00 amMonday woke up early but Myxie really not good. So off to hospital to get her checked over. Drugs given so on we go.
May 22, 2012 12:00 amSunday. Today we crossed then border to USA at Gretna into North Dakota. We are travelling south of Lake Superior as the roads are much safer for cyclists at this point and will cross back into Canada at Sault St Marie.
May 20, 2012 12:00 amSaturday Rain rain rain. Well it had to come sometime. Jo decided her grey roots were too bad booked into the local hair salon, and were warmly welcomed by Cliff and Mirlinda who both suggested that jo should go for the Blue rinse as her Grey was far too advanced and this would have been the cheaper option, they said a free Hairnet was included in price ( only joking ) .
May 19, 2012 12:00 am