The internet connection at the campsite went down this morning so I couldn't update our progress. Then as we were breaking camp I realized I didn't have my camera. The Office wasn't open and I thought it might be in there where I had done some photo editing last night to hide from the mosquitoes. So we went to breakfast and figured we'd come back before we headed out and see if it was there. No such luck. So off we go and I figure I'm out a camera. But, luck was with me and as I was riding along it occurred to me that I had put it inside my sleeping bag cover. Next time we stopped I pulled it out and I was back in the photo business.
There is not much to see riding across southern Minnesota until you get to the Mississippi River, then you get to see high bluffs, the river and whatever wildlife happens to wander along.
Once we got into Wisconsin the traffic picked up considerably and we knew we were back in the populated areas. The ride through Chicago beckons us later this week and I'm not looking forward to it. I really enjoyed the freedom of the road out west; much more than the hectic pace of the urban areas.
We arrived in Belvidere, IL about 3:30 (1530) and met Kathy and her family. Truly nice people who welcomed us into their home for an overnight visit. We went out to a place called the "Smoke Coop" and I had some very good ribs.
Now we're all sitting around getting to know each other and thinking about hitting the rack for a good rest before we have to get back on the road again.
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