Monday, August 25, 2008

Day 8 (58) August 25 Crossing into USA

Map Distance - 123.1 km
Distance Travelled - 135.64 km
Total Time 8 1/2 hr
Time in Saddle 6 hr, 20 min, 08 sec
Avg Speed 21.4 km/hr

Set the alarm for 5 this morning but was awake before it went off. Got up and got myself ready, packed my tent belongings, had breakfast, packed a lunch and was on the bike by 7 a.m. We were all asked to get up early and be at the border by 9:30 for a scheduled 10 a.m. crossing.
At 10 we all left on our bikes across the bridge by Bill on his Harley. At the other side the officials were so impressed by the orderliness of the cyclists that we were all allowed to drive right through customs. It helps when our logistical team had everyone's passport information registered with border security ahead of time. We were asked to cycle together through the US Niagara Falls area. This we did and once out of the city each cyclist found his or her own pattern.
Arrived at the RV Camping site, secured my possessions and put up my tent. Showered I was ready for supper. Lots of spaghetti and I had two helpings. After supper we had a campfire and smores. A couple camping near by played for us at the campfire. They had a guitar, large bass and a fiddle. Lots of fun and laughter and singing around the fire.

1 comment:

brenda said...

Way to go, Mike! Sounds like you are having a really good ride and great time with friends and new friends. Very inspiring! May the sun continue to shine on your journey.