I was afraid to get out of the tent this morning. Last night, the mosquito hordes had found every spot that I had not applied my small stash of 100% DEET. So… I got a bit of a late start. I stopped in Taylor’s Falls because I saw there was a cafe there.
This was a real cafe where I was able to get a chai latte with soy and some peppermint tea. They were playing the Ingrid Michealson songs we listened to at our wedding and folks were asking me about my hometown and what made life there and in New England so special. There is nothing like traveling across the country in slow motion to give you perspective. Wow, I got so homesick missing Vanessa and home, I could hardly talk and I carried this feeling the rest of the day.
Anyhow, crossed out of Minnesota across the St Croix River and into Wisconsin.
Wisconsin is lovely, picturesque and becoming quite bumpy. Good training for New England. Anyhow, a couple more days in Wisconsin, across Michigan, and then I’m almost home.
You’re making me sentimental for Wisconsin! Mosquitos are the state bird, but ignore that part & it’s heaven in the summer!
It’s just beautiful and peaceful up here. I could see how people who grew up here would eventually almost always come back.
Gorgeous pictures!!!! You’ll be home soon enough – enjoy! And know that I love you and am so proud of you!
Thanks! I couldn’t be doing this adventure without your support. You give me something to get back home to.
Hi Charlie, love reading your posts! Thank you! Will you be coming through upstate NY?
Yes. The plan odds to follow the error canal trail across the state. I don’t think it goes anywhere near Cooperstown I’m afraid.
Yes! The plan is follow the Erie Canal bike trail across New York State,, but unfortunately that doesn’t go anywhere near Cooperstown I’m afraid.
If you’re willing to pick me up though ……
I’ll follow up with you via text.