Post for May 17, 2021

I left my new friend Mary’s place in Bemidji, after enjoying another conversation with her and writing to some friends. After a quick stop at a grocery store, I was back on the MRT.

This portion was mostly bike trails which often went by lakes. While going by one lake, I stopped and had a snack with some friendly guys on a patio. Stopping for snacks is becoming a new “problem.” I’m always hungry. According to my smart watch, I’m burning about 3,000 calories a day.

At the end of the day, I camped next to a lake. I stayed up about 2 hours past my bedtime looking at the stars and listening to crickets, frogs, and loons.

The song for this post, from my bike-touring playlist is Stuff That Works.

A common sight from the bike trails I cycled on.

Another site from bike trails.

And another

I stopped for a snack on this shaded patio, enrjoy the conversation a lot.

Back on the bike trail.

The sign on the right is my favorite sign.

Generally, I cycled on the Paul Bunyon Bike Trail, but it includes a few trails.

Another trail on the Paul Bunyon Trail

And another trail

The lakes were wonderful.

My campsite for the night had a mile-long driveway, on gravel.

My campsite for the night, loved being by the lake.

The view from my tent.