Sunday 6th August

74 miles to Just below Tawas city on the coast of Lake Huron


I have had such a lovely time on Friday evening and Saturday. Thane has been so kind introducing me to friends and including me in family events. I certainly think that I have met some of the future Olympic gymnasts.
   This morning Thane cycled with me for 11 miles to breakfast stop. Sue and her son Clark left a bit earlier, 10 year old Clark was riding his new trek bike. Sue is working in the bike shop on Saturdays to pay for it!
     Michigan gets the award for the state which has the best bakeries. The cinnamon rolls are so big we divided one in four. Do not worry I had a very large omelette as well.
   Then it was time to say goodbye. I got a parting present of a packet of new bunjees- not sure what happened to mine!
    Just one road South following (mainly) the coast and some refreshing warm rains showers. I missed the state park were Bobby had recommended me to camp. But found the cycle path with an RV park by a beach at the end of it. It does not take tents, so am camping in the owners back garden. Just a small charge to use the showers. The cycle path had wild flowers alongside, and different varieties of trees. I enjoyed cycling along it.





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