Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Day 33, Mayville, ND - 93 miles

Missile Silo
There was a time a few days ago (July 7th) when someone in our group went up to the perimeter fence of an active missile silo.  Well, today we actually got invited into the area.  Not a personal invitation, but the gates were wide open so we went in.  And there were informational signs everywhere so it was probably OK.  It was very fun.


Plane landing on Road
The other excitement for the day was the plane that landed on the road about 200 yards behind Ellen.  We had stopped to take a picture of wheat being harvested when we noted a plane was flying rather low over the road ahead of us.  It got closer and lower and lower and closer and buzzed right over Ellen's head before landing (in the middle of the road) and turning into a field.  I guess that's just what they do around here.

Otherwise, it was an unexciting 93 mile day.  Overcast all day, very slight headwind, nice surfaces to bike on.  It feels good to be out here.
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  1. UnknownJuly 22, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Jane,

    Glad that your still there and enjoying the remainder of your trip. You need to feed your soul. It's a good thing.

    I've been following your blog. Holy cow! Over 90 miles in one day and lots of it uphill? Whew! You're amazing.

    I am so sorry about your friend Barbara. Pam has probably told you by now that the story made the paper here. So sad. Her poor family.

    Though I am happy that you're having a good time, I will very happy to have you back. Kenny is gone all next week so perhaps we should do dinner somewhere! Maybe someplace you don't normally get to because it's not Pam's thing.

    See you on Monday
    xoxo
    Chris

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