We rode off this morning with the 14 cyclists and then were joined by another small, independent group of four cyclists. After making some steep climbs we descended to the Ohio River, which we crossed on a ferry boat – about a 10 minute crossing.
On the other shore is Cave in Rock, Illinois. The cave, a natural large cave on the river edge was used in the 1800’s by robbers and pirates to surprise and rob river travelers.
From Cave in Rock we began some seriously steep climbs up steep rolling hills. One was so steep we had to push our bikes up – all of us except Jake and a recumbent rider.
The day became hotter and more humid. It was extremely hot by the time we reached Golconda, IL. A wonderful friend of ours, one of our missionaries, drove over from Cape Girardeau with his van, to put us, our bikes and gear inside and drive up to his home were we spent a much needed rest on Sunday, going to church with them, and on Monday, Memorial Day.
They spoiled us to death with good food, good conversation, go spirit, and great family. Our bodies really began to heal here. It was really needed.
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