We had a big storm pass through Niles last night and today it was cool with head winds. Our ride was all through remote country roads with lots of Amish farms and families. It great ride, but some work because of the winds. A real treat was stopping for lunch at an old time outdoor root beer stand for floats.
We had our tenth state line crossing, coming into Pennsylvania at Lake Erie, which looks like an ocean. We also crossed I-90, the most northern interstate, which goes from NY to Seattle.
Along the road we passed a biker that was touring the US by himself and loaded with self supporting camping gear. His name was Michael, a Frenchman in his mid-20s, who had spent the past two years traveling around the world. He is finishing in Montreal and flying back to France. His travels have taken him to Africa, India, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US. He said he has been chased by elephants, had malaria, and robbed in South America. But, he said people the world over have been very friendly and helpful. Even in poor countries, locals would invite him into their homes for a bite to eat and a place to sleep. What an adventure!
Tomorrow is our rest day. I'll report on Erie, a pretty city in decline.
Stats: 90 miles, 16 mph avg, 1400' climbing, 10 - 20 mph head/cross winds, 58 - 70 deg tems.
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What amazing countryside and beautiful pictures. I forget how green the rest of the world is. Good talking to you the other night! Keep up the good work and keeping us posted.
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