In which the Cross-State Ride is almost done, and here are some photographs

 I'm at the point in this adventure where I run low on words.

 If you haven't been stalking on Facebook, I can only assure you that I WILL write a long post (or more than one post) to summarize all that has happened.

But for now, all I can say is, "it's so much fun, and so beautiful, and so difficult. And so worthwhile."

Here are some pix:

On the trail between Pine City and Malden

These yellow roses grow wild beside the trail 

The tiny library in Malden plans their annual used book sale/fundraiser to coincide with the ride, because our riders are READERS!

My parents came to visit camp. Mom pronounced my little bed "completely comfortable "

Celebrating Jerri's birthday

A "variety show" among the riders--fiddling, poetry, storytelling, and stupid pet tricks.

It rained. Like, a lot.

Sunrise in camp

On the trail to Rosalia

 Tomorrow will be a long day: we ride in the "Battle Days" parade here in Rosalia, and then trek 22 miles by trail to our last camp in Tekoa.

Nearly there!