Sunday, July 6, 2008
rolling hills and wind....
Hi from Iowa! We have now made it to the larger/longer states. The flats of Indiana and Illinois were wonderful, but the wind was quite mocking. We have been spoiled the last few days to have a tail wind, so tomorrow we will once again see what we are made of. On the other hand, i second the gratefulness we have felt for all those who have given us a place to stay along the way! We are truly blessed. We were even able to experience some of the Hopedale,IL fourth of July festivities on our day off as we stayed at the Nachtigalls. They graciously left us stay at their house the second night while they went camping. And, of course, it was good to hang out w/ Liz. As we made our way to Iowa, we had some detours due to underwater roads and bike issues (yes, my bike), which left us in burlington, IA last night. The bike shop there was great and even let us camp out behind/take showers there. so that is why our trail is so jagged coming into Iowa. Iowa has also proved to have more rolling hills which, along with the tailwind, aide our rising speeds. I don't have a cyclometer on my bike for fear it would drive me crazy, but it is always fun to coast up to bruce and shawn and see us going 28 mph down a hill. Tonight we made our way to Iowa City thanks to Ramona, Brylee, and Kurt where we were able to experience some good jazz at the ped mall.
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You guys keep trucking! It's amazing you are in Iowa, and I am so glad you got to see Liz!
-Heather :)
I continue to be amazed how fast you are traveling!!!:))) Breath in that "good Iowa air" and you will make it to Portland! Your blog has been so interesting to follow.......keep a pedaling and have fun! Great time and great experience......you will always treasure the memories!!!:))) ~wava
I knew you'd love Iowa! hehe. And you got to see some of the Jazz festival! And let it be said, as Evie has stated, Iowa has hills...it's NOT flat!!! :) Keep truckin' girl!
You guys are impressing me!!! Keep at it!!
Sonya
Hello there my dear daughter Evie,....This is my way of getting the word out, (to anyone checking this out), that tomorrow is your 23rd Birthday....and let's see how many comments I can stir up!! Grandma say's "you made it into THE BUDGET" ... =)) It's been way to long since we have heard from you and Bruce..Happy,Happy,Birthday!!! We trust all is well, and love you!! Mom and Dad
We enjoyed having you stay at Lake Argyle, Colchester, IL. I hope that Nate (from the Bike Shop) was able to help you with the bike problem (at least enough to get you to Burlington.) Good luck with the rest of your journey.
Deb McDaniel, Campground Host
<:-) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! :-* ;-) from, Audra, Alexis, & Brandon McDorman
Hope you have a fabulous birthday, Evie!!! Make those boys serve you all day!!!(Maybe they should carry all your stuff today:))) I'm sure this will be a birthday you will never forget! We are so proud of all of you! And so excited to see you get closer to PORTLAND!!! Pedal on....Mom E.
Karla and her most excellent adventure. You guys rock! wishing you a safe journey from Red Deer.
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