Matt and I were up early in Middleport. It was good to revisit the exact location where we met each other for the first time. The sunset on the water was beautiful with the evening fireworks. More positives were the breeze was quite nice overnight, cooling it off. After only 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep, we were able to give each other our opinions of our air mattresses, cooling top sheet and modifications needed for a better night’s sleep in the Marmot Tungsten 2 person tent. We grabbed showers, did laundry and packed up camp before 8:30 am. We had to have the car back to the airport by 1pm. We made a plan to run errands then drop Matt off with the bikes and gear near the airport, while I returned the car and walked back to Matt’s location.

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When I returned the car, I noticed we came in under budget by $5.17 for our rental car and fuel expenses. Yay! Maybe that is enough for 3 ice creams on hot day at one of these roadside country creamery shops.

When I arrived back to Matt’s location, he had both the bikes ready to go! This is one of the 580 things I love about him!

Rosie hopped off the bikes during the last pic. As she excitedly slid down the letter U, she exclaimed ” U is for Unicorn!” I caught her before she jumped in the fountain!

Just before we got on our way around 1pm, I contacted our Warmshowers hosts Joanna and Michael in Hamburg to give them our ETA! Google took us through a few bike routes and on the Lehigh Valley Rail Trail.

The wind did not deter us from reaching our destination. We were both ready for a shower and a cold glass of water by the time we reached Hamburg, NY.

Michael had text and said look for the house with the awning and flowers. My mind wandered into Horticulture mode as I wondered about their flowers and landscape. When we arrived there was an abundance of beautiful flowers!

Our hosts Joanna, Michael and their daughter Magda invited us into the backyard. They were also hosting Bruce, a 73 year old cyclist from New Hampshire. He had an electric assist Trek. His destination is Salt Lake City to see his daughter. What an amazing adventure he is on! You are never too old or too young to be on adventure and live your dreams!

We all sat around the table for dinner in the beautifully landscaped backyard. During dinner conversations, I discovered how well Michael and Joanna are instilling a great sense of adventure in their daughter Magda. At age 7, she is already a world traveler!! Way to Go Michael and Joanna!

After a delicious pasta dinner, Joanna made us all bowls of ice cream. This really hit the spot!

Michael brought out their corn hole game. Magda and the guys played a few games.

Joanna and I walked and talked about her garden and design. She definately has a green thumb. Her Mom helped plant alot of her beds. The pollinators and butterflies must think her yard is heaven with all the vibrant flowers and nectar to choose from. I hope you enjoy the fruit of their labors as much as I did.

Matt retired to the guest bedroom to work on routing, blogging and a nap. I stayed up and visited on the front porch while the sunset.

As soon as the sunset, so did my energy level for the day. I said good night to my hosts and retreated to the guest bedroom for a good nights rest. I fell fast asleep thinking about how I am so very thankful for our wonderful Warmshowers hosts Michael and Joanna and their wonderful hospitality.

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*pics compliments of my Warmshowers host Joanna in her butterfly garden

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