What a perfect rest day. After a dinner at Antonio’s, one of Bergland’s three dining establishments, all in walking distance, we have rum cocktails Andrew brought along while watching the night come on. In the morning we sleep in and then get breakfast at our new favorite spot, Antonio’s, beating the church crowd by just a bit so we even get the same booth as last night.
After breakfast we take a walk down to Lake Gogobic and then spend a relaxing afternoon hanging around, until an indulgent dinner at Trailside BBQ, followed by ice cream at, wait for it, Antonio’s. The walk to dinner has revealed that my shoulder will improve, at least temporarily, on the far side of Bergland; it’s been pretty lousy—narrow, patched, gravel-strewn—and I’m looking forward to the quality of life improvement. Fortunately, traffic has been light enough to make this less painful for everyone than it might be.
A quick stop at the gas station for snacks (a rare find: chocolate chip cookie dough bars!), and we’ve done the town. The day is over too quickly, but it was absolutely wonderful. So wonderful that we neglected to get any photos at all (SORRY!), except this video of Andrew gamely taste testing the salted peanut roll at my request.
Speaking of wonderful, I wanted to to take some space to thank all of you who’ve been cheerleading me along from the comments, in texts and emails and messages, and in all kinds of ways. Tas, Linda, Alison, Joyce, and Jajah, you have been my steadfast comment support squad, and I appreciate you so much: I look forward to posting primarily because I get to hear from y’all ❤️. You too, Delia, Steve, and Carrie! Em and Wendy, our running thread keeps me grounded and sane (like always), from pictures of the boys to home improvement projects to words of encouragement. Joyce, thanks for reliving our previous tours with me by text and sending me love and tailwinds. Aimée and Yael and Josh and mom, you’ve each supported me in your own way, and I appreciate ‘em all so much. Germaine, your bisous and bon courage when I needed them warmed my heart. Same, Sarah, Jennifer, Maria, Jajah. Tom, your post on Facebook made me feel like a gosh darn 40-something super hero.
Those who are trying to meet up with me in the Midwest, I can’t wait to see you, and I hope we can make it happen.
I feel like the free-rider here: consuming all the fun details but not contributing! Your posts have been the highlight of my days Sarita! I hope the journey continues to be full of shady trails, dry tents, and assorted delicious snacks!
Knowing you’re digging it is all the affirmation I need! Miss you, amiga.
I so wanted to send homemade snacks but I knew Andrew had plans for every square inch of those saddle bags.
I just wanted to say I also appreciate JAJAH. Whose name my phone sometimes needs to SHOUT
Hi LIZ! I also appreciate you and Sarah and Andrew for giving me this best new season of BIKE TOUR. Literally my favorite thing to do online these days is check sbw.bike! So exciting to see my name on this blog 👀
Sbw.bike has been THE BEST summer blockbuster! Loving every word!!! xo
Also here for each new drop of sbw.bike! LOVE YOU, SARAH <3
Anyone else feeling a little star-struck to get name-dropped in their fave blog? My stomach is aflutter & my serotonin levels are elevated…much like Andrew appreciating the ‘squeak’ of the salted peanut roll!
Aaaahhh!!! I feel so frickin’ COOL!!!