Savanna wasn’t our planned destination but with the heat index rising above 100 we decided to stop early. Backing up, we left our hotel this morning at 5:00 and headed into Illinois. Our first town along the way was Galena where we stopped for breakfast. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, and was the residence of Ulysses S. Grant. It is an amazing river town that has been restored and full of interesting shops and restaurants. We had breakfast in the Victory Café where we were greeted like regular customers. Some stops ago we found out that if we sit at the counter we are quickly integrated into the morning conversations.
From Galena we headed south along the river on some country roads before reaching Savanna were the bank temperature showed 92 degrees at 10:30 in the morning. The ride to Savanna was fast and very pleasant cycling. If it weren’t for the heat we could have cycled forever. Finding a hotel became a priority.
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Sounds like all is going well, weather seams a bit rough but hope you are having fun. With love from Kellen, Isabella, Amy, smokey and myself ride safe and have fun. Love you, hope this works I am trying the new phone out
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed talking with you guys at the Eagle Valley Cafe in Wabasha, MN.
Glad to see that you took my advise and traveled the Wisconsin side from Nelaon to Winona with a side trip through Buffalo City. You guys have traveled quite sways in the past week or so. Enjoy the rest of your trip and keep posting the beautiful pictures.
Mel
(Man with computer)