New Buffalo to Chicago
October 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F🥳
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Day 9!
Well, tonight's my last night out. I'll be home tomorrow. It's a funny feeling.
Last night, Ella and I spent the night with a couple of older folks who are living quite exactly how I'd likeRead more
Day 8!
Or is it 9??? Nope, it's 8. Today began at a lovely lakeside campsite at 5am with a fabulous bikeride through a bit of fogginess. I had Backpacker's Pantry for breakfast with a little NutellaRead more
Day 8!
Lovely day.
Ella, Alpacas, Nutella... tea on the beach. What more do you need.
Day 7!
What a day. I found a companion! After breaking camp this morning around 6 I made my way to the Mackinac City Bridge Authority to get a ride across the bridge (no bikes allowed - but they'reRead more
Day 6!
What a day. It began at a lovely rustic campground with a weird little breakfast of half a Backpacker's Pantry meal I didn't finish last night, half of a Butterfingers bar, and some buckwheatRead more
Day 5!
Best day yet. My evening with Mary was remarkable and I began today feeling refreshed, inspired, with a well planned day ahead of me.
First stop: Pear snack. Thanks Mary. I was riding in 15Read more
Day 4!
Escanaba State Park was stunning. Truly the perfect time of year for leaf peeping. On my way out of the park, I rode through a Potawatomi community which brought back memories of BraidingRead more
Day 3! Why am I doing this? Why would anyone ever decide to use all their accrued vacation days, even go into vacation days debt, to roll around on a bike for nearly two weeks straight? What couldRead more
Day 2! Last night I enjoyed a meal with my dear friend Grant Mitchell as we talked about the idea of shared experiences. Apparently, as I have since learned thanks to the Happiness Lab, sharedRead more
Traveler You did it! And 4 days early! Overachiever 💪