Canadian Bicyclist

Saturday we went over to my folk's house. Vel painted a bench and I fixed the flag pole. The flag is a little shorter than what it was, but I think it will work.  Vel grilled some steaks for supper, mighty tasty!  After we got back to the campground, we noticed a gentleman, tent camping with his dog. Nothing unusual about that, except he was from Quebec Canada, heading to San Diego, CA.  Then after a month there, head to China, by ship of course. And eventually around the world.  He had built his house by a lake 2 years ago and then decided to do this. So, he sold his house to his brother and everything else he had and took off on his 5 year adventure!

He stopped in the office Sunday morning while I was working and extended his stay for a day. He said every 7 days he likes to take a break from the road. I asked him if his dog runs along the side of him. He said for only the first mile or so and then he rides in his cart behind his bike. His dog is 3 1/2 years old and is very well behave. He talks to him in French. 
As it turned out we had alot of rain coming in on Monday, so he stayed another day.  You could tell he was anxious to get going, but he is also wanted to be safe on the roads.  He said he plans his route as he goes along, and asks people their opinions.  He will camp and stay in motels. 
He headed out this morning, and it was sad to see him leave, he was so interesting to talk to. I hope he has a safe and adventurous journey!

Yesterday we went to Sioux City to run a few errands. We drove along the Missouri River and it is very full!  We stopped to see a couple that we workcamped with last year.  They are staying at a campground by the river.  They had just moved to a different spot, because the river was too close to them at there first site.  Scary!  -M

Beautiful Sunrise!