perfect place to escape the sun

there was so much corn around all day we decided to just take a hike in a field

american white pelecan, there were several of them swimming on a lake we passed by this morning

WINDMILLS!!! made me feel like i was in bakersfield

laura ingalls. we went to two of her hometowns, desmet and walnut grove

the fog this morning

our last camp just before bed

yaaaa.....minnesota

the suns finally peeping through the clouds to give us some relief from the rain

very rainy morning i made poor james stop so i could run up the hill and get a pic.


Today was a good day followed by a good day. perfect weather all day, 86 miles, with a rest day to follow, great scenery and good dinner. yesterday we had our first experience on the big ride of riding in the rain. it was a little annoying at first then i decided that i was gonna get wet anywase so i might as well just go. we ended up having a lot of fun. riding in the rain isnt that bad as long as its not too cold and windy, this was just enough rain to ensure cool weather all day although it did brighten up enough to dry us out which was very good. now i am in the martin luther lutherin college in New Ulm minnesota. im having a great time and really enjoying the company of some great people although i miss matt and my family so much. well, think im gonna make some phone calls and go to bed!