Let me just say a few words about the small (VERY small) town of Stockholm SD. It sits right off of 212, a two lane highway that pretty much is just a property line for farmland. There is one paved road that runs through Stockholm (Main St) with about 5 or 6 additional roads branching off. On the main road there is one bed and breakfast that also functions as the only restaurant and the Stockholm library. All the roads that branch off of Main St are gravel/dirt roads with a lot of pot holes. We were not expecting such rough terrain, but we were able to manage it keeping the shiny side up at all times.
Below is a picture of Alice's bed and breakfast, restaurant, and library!
BMWPop had to changed his oil so today was a nice relaxing short day... or so we thought when we started out of Stockholm around 10 am. Leaving at 10am was a good choice considering the morning fog that seemed to linger a while.
We only traveled 226 miles today but we fought HARD winds every minute of the way. The wind was unpredictable; leaning left, leaning right, giggling back and forth at the mercy of the Anemoi. We were more exhausted today than the previous 400 + mile days. We stopped in Hudson WI where there had obviously been some flooding.
Today we were able to hit North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin today! That only leaves Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and DC to complete all continental 48 states! Tomorrow will be another short day as we tackle Wisconsin. Then the following day we conquer our first ferry ride. My biggest debate... do I take Dramamine or not? I'm scared of getting sea sick, however I don't want to be drowsily riding the bike off the ferry into Michigan.
I had mentioned our vest in earlier posts. Here is what they look like!
