Decided to modify our plans to give Rick's back a break. Boarded the Amtrak in Havre, and head to Minot, ND 460 miles away. That way we can drop the daily mileage from 70 ish to 55-60..hopefully less time on the bike will make the back better. The train ride was pretty..had never been on Amtrak before. When we got off..asked one of the workers about taxis, how close nearest motel was, etc. It was 9pm and getting dark, decided not to put bikes together (we had to box them to take on train) in train station then ride to hotel. Within minutes..worker rounded up his son's girlfriend with pickup..threw stuff in back and she had us to hotel in 10 minutes!! Thank you Amtrak worker, and Alyssa!! While having dinner in the lounge-watching Celtics game..got talking to Gail and Tony-they volunteer for Rails to Trails, and once a month they are on the Amtrak and commentate along the way regarding history of certain areas, natural formations, etc. Very nice people...fun visit. (They were also watching and rooting for the Celtics!)
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Keep up the good work.............ride on !!!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope Rick's back starts feeling better - can't be fun for him.
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