Wadena to Little Falls Minnesota 81 miles

Well, the first day we had mainly wind, the second day we had mainly rain and today we had both.  Minnesota is beautiful though.  The roads we are riding on are lightly traveled by cars.  I've seen rolling hills and many beautiful farms and barns.  The drivers have been most courteous. 

Today was a long 81 miles and it took me 8 hours and 7 minutes of pedaling.  The wind and the rain and thunder proved to be a challenge, but I stayed with it.  My favorite time today was when we had downpours of rain.  During those times I felt so fully alive with rain dripping down my face.

I continually hear Chris's voice telling me to look up and look at the scenery... and so I do.

A beautiful Minnesota Farm with such deep brown dirt and green grasses.

The Minnesota sun really did come out today.

Three nice looking horses that got all of our attentions.

This oak tree and flag pole was so majestic in person.  I turned around on my bike to get this picture but it doesn't do it justice.

Here comes the crew.  The strong riders including the WOW's coming up the hill.  They passed me, but we all made it in safely.

What a wonderful old church in Little Falls Minnesota.

Crossing the Mississippi River

See, I really did make it Little Falls, MN

Karen Cooper from California & I came in together.  We biked the last 31 miles together.  We saw rain, wind & thunder.....

Tomorrow, we are heading only 57 miles into Milaca Minnesota.

But that is only a slight reprieve as we bike 106 the next day.