Saturday 9/7
We woke up to
drizzle. After a quick mop up of the
tent floor we drove into town for breakfast and by the time we got back the sun
was shining and last night was history.
We jumped on the bike and headed to town to explore. By the time we got to camp, around 2:00, the
rest of our group was arriving. Set up
right next to us was Max.
Max is 74. He lives in Southern Michigan. He is retired and bikes for enjoyment, as
well as runs Iron Man triathlons for fun.
Yeah, he is not you’re regular 74 year old retiree. He is also a great guy and we spent the rest
of the tour riding together. Although he
could have dropped us at any time he rode at our pace and was great
company.
That evening we
meet tour staff and the other 43 riders that made up this tour. After a short orientation we ate supper, our
first meal of the tour. And what a meal! The cook and helper toured with us in a big
truck complete with an outdoor kitchen and the food was magnificent. That night we had steak and salmon with all
kinds of veggies.
After talking
and meeting we finally headed to our tent for night two. It was a beautiful night and you could see
the Milky Way in the darkest sky I have ever seen. I actually saw it a couple of times as I had
to make a few bathroom runs during the night.
Yeah, getting old is not for the weak or faint of heart.
Thu tent
Dining area for the group
The kitchen. Some great meals came out that camp kitchen!
Susan enjoying a rare sunny day in camp
Max
Tent city
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