Crosscountrycancer’s Weblog

6/26/08

As we bid farewell to the great Dairy State, we think back on some very fine moments of this ride: Criss-crossing the Mississippi 5 times just to get there; fantastic massages at the Arbor Inn in Prescott; the Great River Road that stretched on for miles with smooth blacktop under our wheels; way too much fun at the Red Ram in Alma, where the trains go by so often you won’t even notice; the Elroy Sparta trail that was officially closed — but open for us as we logged mile after mile on level, hard packed ground and enjoyed the dark tunnels cut through living mountains that seeped their rain water through the massive rock walls on us as we passed;the hospitality of friends Mike, Mark and Jim who opened their homes to us and helped guide us in to Milwaukee; a relaxing afternoon at Summerfest and the smooth ferry ride (second of the trip) to the shores of Michigan. We have proclaimed “Spotted Cow” the official beer of this segment of the trip — our tribute to the goodness of the Dairy State. All in all, it’s been a great trip with great friends. Hoping for more of the same as we head into Michigan! Our thanks to Wendy for her fantastic ride support through dairy land. Mark and Jim, Mike and Cindy, our many thanks for all your help as well!!

Jim