Cooperstown, NDDean and I looked out the window this morning, and the trees were sideways. The wind was blowing HARD, and it was raining. We just couldn't do it. We checked the 10-day forecast, and starting tomorrow, it should be sunny the whole time, with the exception of this Sunday (scattered thunderstorms). That was all we needed to know. We took an unplanned rest day. It was nice. We just hung out in town, walked around, read books, etc.
Not much to report, other than a quick funny exchange. Dean
was cleaning the bikes outside, and I was inside reading. Some locals who live at the motel where we're staying started asking him about the bikes and the trip (I overheard). They thought the whole thing was totally nuts. When they asked where we started and Dean said, "Virginia," one of the guys said, very incredulously, "Virginia .... THE STATE?!?!" I think they thought it was a terrible idea! But they were still impressed.We heard from several sources yesterday and today about the flooding in Minot. It's top story on the news tonight, and over 11,000 people were evacuated. We are trying to come up with an alternate route that will still take us through Rugby, since I really want to visit the geographical center of North America. It's right on the way to Minot, though. We'll see how going off route in North Dakota treats us -- it's known in the bike touring world for being a tough state, since towns with services are far apart. I hope the weather is as good tomorrow as is predicted!
Still in love!
You must be close to the halfway point aren't you? Amazing :) Will be hoping you have clear skies and dry roads till the next rest day.
ReplyDeleteThe flooding in Minot has been on the national news. I wonder of some of the roads have been washed out. Keep having fun and keep on pedaling.
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