Day 36
Mi = 102 Portage, WI - Milwaukee, WI Cycled on several of Wisconsin’s bike trails. The terrain was flat, but 40 mi of the trail was left unpaved, covered in limestone instead. For a while, we felt like we were hiking or riding on a mountain bike trail as the trees kept us hidden from the outside world. Once we reached the paved section, which eventually led us to the heart of Milwaukee, we began to see signs of life. It was refreshing to see families out for a leisurely bike ride, couples holding hands over roller blades, and children racing one another to the next block of the trail.
FUN WITH WISCONSIN SIGNS:All Wisconsin county roads are labeled with a number or a letter. Here are two that we enjoyed:
July 24th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Hi Aunt Laureen and Uncle Matt, I miss you and Edward does too. Do you miss me? When are you coming home. We went camping too at Yogi bear in Lancaster. I am having a good summer. Are you? Edward is being his usual self which is trouble. I miss you bunches Aunt Laureen and so does Edward. Can’t wait to see you. Love Chase and Edward
July 24th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
see above
July 28th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Just wanted to let you guys know that you’re journey has inspired Carl and I. While we are now where near as brave as to jump on a bike and peddle cross the country…this Saturday (July 26) we held a celebration in honor of Mo’s milestone in her cancer treatment.
We decided to make the thing bigger than just a party and turned it into a benefit to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
You can check out the pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/29005125@N02/sets/72157606404084362/show/
PS- The wigs are a tribute to Mo’’s neon blue wig she wore throughout her treatment.
Anyway, even though I’m sure that road home looks extra long some days, never doubt the good you’ve been doing. Love you all!