Wednesday, July 4, 2012

A Small Delay

Today, July 4th, was not without a little inconvenience. Jim's bike wouldn't start, so we had to think of who to call as most stores would be closed for the holiday. The VERY KIND desk clerk insisted on calling a few auto parts stores for us. Located a mile down the road was a store which was already opened at 8:30 am. Jim hopped on my bike and off he went with his battery in hopes he could buy one that would fit. He came back with the new one and installed it...the bike still wouldn't start! He thought maybe it was the starter which we would have to get towed to the nearest HD shop, but not until tomorrow. Anyway, off to the store again to make sure the battery was fully charged, and this time it worked!

We were on the road once again. Through Illinois and Indiana to Michigan, where we are staying in Lansing. Funny that as a child I, Caroline, would visit my aunt and uncle often here in Lansing, great memories.

The hotel has a really nice pool with hot tub that we took advantage of, it was so refreshing after another scorcher of a day.

Having a water break and some cool air at McDonald's, early afternoon.




Ahhh, so refreshing in the pool!!

Hot on the 4th of July

Well, the last two days, have been extremely hot and dry and flat. We didn't have a chance to take pictures due to the lack of scenery and it's just too hot to stop except for gas and water. We rode through Kansas then Missouri and last night we slept in Effingham , Illinois. Met a couple from the Poconos, Pennsylvania, who are on their way home from a similar vacation on their bike. Maybe today we will have some pictures!

The long and desolate road through Kansas

Our journey home so far...