Day 49 Dunkirk,Md to Harbeson, De

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Day 49 Dunkirk,  Md to Harbeson, De 65 miles. My host Gary made me a great breakfast  of eggs and a bagel. We loaded the truck and we headed for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Gary said traffic  was light as we crossed  the 4 1/2 mile bridge. We soon got into bumper to bumper  traffic and I mapped  out my ride and had him pull over on a side road. We unloaded my bike and gear, I  thanked him, we shook  hands, and away  I went. I couldn't  thank Gary enough for everything he and Jan did for me. The ride today was really flat with a tailwind quite offen. I was surprised  how much Delaware  looks  like Iowa  farmland. Who  can say they have worn-out  a bicycle  seat? I was Jonesing for a coffee and some good pastries and found a great place that  had good coffee  and a peach cinnamon roll. My Warmshower host is 13 miles west from Rehoboth Beach.  I chose to ride to the house and save the last 13 miles to the end of my journey for Sunday  morning. My host will not be  home until 9 tonight, but left a wonderful  meal of pasta and salmon in a cooler on their front porch. One more SHORT day tomorrow. 









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  1. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM

    Happy Trails you've had for sure...minus some steep hills, rainy weather and a bent rim. 😃

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  2. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 7:19 PM

    Light at the end of the tunnel? 😁

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  3. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 7:23 PM

    Almost there! I can’t wait to hear all about Ricks adventure.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    I will miss your updates, I check right before I go to sleep each night, today looks like a good way to head into your finale...you have planned it all so well. Audrey

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  5. AnonymousAugust 20, 2023 at 8:33 AM

    Such fun to watch your progress! You are one dedicated man!

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  6. IronmongersAugust 20, 2023 at 8:55 AM

    I agree with Audrey - I too, will miss stories if your big adventure! Guess my karma thoughts sent you tailwinds - yay!

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