Token Creek, WI

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Today was a great start to the journey.  After a big breakfast and hard goodbye to Julie, we headed down the Glacial Drumlin Trail.  It was a great day for cycling.  It was sunny, 75 degrees and we had light winds.  We put in 68 miles

We had only cycled 5 miles and a cyclist caught up with us and asked us where we were going.  He was very impressed with our pronouncement that we were going to Montana but much less than impressed that we had just started 20 minutes ago in Hartland.

We are camping tonight at Token Creek Park.  Right now, I am sitting in the tent to avoid the mosquitoes and wondering if 7:40 is too earl to go to bed.... Since I have no intention of getting up at 4 AM, I will certainly try to stay up later.

I have a few photos to share, our departure from home, a look at the trail and some good old fashioned Wisconsin wisdom.





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  1. Kevin ReardonMay 24, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    Dick,

    I'll be enjoying your blog every morning. Can't wait.

    Be safe and have a great journey.

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