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Goodbye, Michigan until we meet again…
I have mixed feelings about leaving Michigan. Matt and I have had the best time riding in Michigan. The people have been so unbelievably kind. As a whole, the bike trails in Michigan were amazing! But we must get a move on! Here is a recap of our last days in the beautiful UP! We…
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Off road adventures
Our Westerly direction led us to Newberry, Michigan. It is the Moose capital of Michigan. Matt and I were looking for a moose and only came up with Mr. No Antlers Paint me Green with Envy. The wind swept us into the Gateway Motel. I paid the man and we were out of the wind.…
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Where’s Rosie?
Matt and I packed up camp at the Platt River Campground and headed to Traverse City, then onto Petoskey. The views of the water were amazing and beautiful! Once in Petoskey, Matt set up camp at Petoskey State Park. I rode back into town to look for buttons made out of Petoskey Stone. My very…
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Weathervanes and tailwinds
The sun rose over the horizon on a new day. Matt and I wanted to get an early start, but had to stop at a Walgreens pharmacy before we left Muskegon. Our early start was after 930am, but well worth it. I picked up my last prescription for prednisone today! I am finally am able…
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Rolling Rapidly away from Grand Rapids
Matt, Rosie and I had a fantastic reunion Saturday afternoon. Matt had booked us a hotel so I could rest. It was nice to not hit the ground running as soon as I returned. Hugs, love and rest was what I needed. Sunday came quickly. We packed up and made it out around 1030am. After…
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Friends, Family, Flowers and Fun in Florida.
After very smooth layovers at three airports, I arrived in Tallahassee at 11pm on Wednesday. I decided after walking towards the airport exit to take a Lift to my storage unit. My legs needed the exercise, but I needed to get my tired booty in bed, quickly. Once I unlocked the gate and door to…
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Shrooms!
Saturday we awoke to rain and more rain. Thankfully, our Warmshowers host Joann was so kind to allow us to stay an extra day for rest. She had a few things she needed done and we were certainly willing to help out. Matt mowed the lawn and I did the laundry and made up the…
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Smooth trails and tailwinds
The next morning, we awoke to chilly 48 degree temperatures and no dew on the tent or ground. We would be in for some weather soon. We were both surprised how warm it was in the tent. The crisp morning air might have motivated Matt to make hot coffee, me not so much. He brought…
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In the Right Direction
Overnight, the wind and temperature changed suddenly and the sky opened up. Thankfully, we had all of our gear and ourselves under the far reaching pavilion roof. There was no need to jump up and cover anything, so I just pulled my wubby closer and listened to the rain on the tin roof. Soon the…
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The long day
After a much needed restful night’s sleep, Matt and I packed up, cleaned up and rolled out of Richard’s cottage. It was probably one of our most restful, productive and relaxing stays at a Warmshowers hosts home. In hindsight, we wish we would have asked to stay an extra day, but we must press on.…