Finally I got one to smile

Stumptown coffee from Variety for this mornings festivities

Harrison lake in Ohio

The road from Bowling Green to Harrison lake was indeed a treat. 20 mile an hour wind right in my face, the tractor trailers were blowing me all over the road, and I had a two foot shoulder. I did stumble across a nice bike path for about ten miles. I'm starting to realize there are a lot more roads out here than my map is showing. Both yesterday and today I started improvising my route to my planed destination. By asking strangers for directions I get a local spin on the ways to get from one place to another. That combined with a state map is how I'm plotting out this journey.

It was a hard fought 57 miles to Harrison lake state park, but the reward was awesome. As you can see by the pictures , it was beautiful. I find my self wishing that you all could experience this with me. A wonderful camp ground is good for the soul. I got up the next morning ready to go dashing through the Ohio country side. And that's what I did. 84 miles later here I sit in Marshal Michigan about 20 miles east of Kalamazoo! Too bad Daniel is not in town yet, we could have hung out, brother. It was 80 today, and not a cloud in the sky. The riding was good and hot. I'm in a cheap hotel plotting my next move. Isn't this fun?