Wow, this wasn’t what I counted on today. Woke up to thick fog in Douglas. Didn’t want to ride on the interstate in fog but didn’t want to hang around forever for it to burn off either, so I put all my yellow rain covers on my panniers, and my yellow helmet cover on and headed out at 7:30. Wasn’t as bad as I tho’t it might be.
Only had 11 miles of interstate but about 30 miles out, I got hit with the 20% chance of rain that went on for 8 miles or more. Yuk! I tho’t I’d be fairly safe from rain today, but, not to happen. And I’m really bummed because I can’t get the photo of my bike to upload. I felt so sorry for him. He was covered in layers of sand. Don’t even know how he managed to shift gears.
I got a motel and asked for a hose to clean him. The fellow even gave me some rags. So nice. I have never seen such sand and crud on my bike. Even my pannier covers were covered with mud and sand, as well as my jacket and helmet cover. Unreal! So tomorrow calls for 70+% of rain. We aren’t riding in that. If you are following the Midwest weather, all they talk about is severe weather and hail and tornados. Well, guess what, that is where I’m headed but I will hole up somewhere for however long, if necessary. Tornados and lightning are my biggest fears. I will avoid both at all costs.
57.95 miles . 275.40 total
BikerAl Across America 2018 
First chance I’ve had to catch up with you and your progress. Sounds like you’re doing well and keeping a positive attitude. Looking forward to reading more each day!
Denise
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