August 1 (Day 34) - 30/2208 - Ludington, MI
Started the day in light rains and were magically transported to better weather by the Lake Michigan Ferry. Camped at the Mason County Airport (KLDM) under the shadow of a US Air Force Fighter Jet (Watch for Photo).
Pic: Crossing Lake Michigan
Pic: Our campsite

August 2 (Day 35) - 123/2331 - Midland, MI
Wheeee! See what tailwinds can do to a days mileage. Flat terrain and a 15 MPH westerly wind propelled us halfway across the state. Spent the night in a hotel in downtown Midland, our first shower since Minneapolis.

August 3 (Day 36) - 45/2376 - Vassar, MI
Got a late start due to rain. Lengthy and futile visit to a bike shop to correct a weird noise coming from Marc's bike. Spent the rest of the day riding in heavy rain on the worst road surface, thus far. A hotel tonight will allow us to dry out.

August 4 (Day 37) - 82/2458 - Sarnia, Ontario
In an effect to internationalize our experience we decided to include Ontario in our journey. Oh, and it's shorter too. We pitched our tent right behind the visitor's information center.
Pic: Crossing the border

August 5 (Day 38) - 87/2545 - Aylmer, Ontario
So this is Canada, eh? With a 50 degree morning and a 20 MPH northerly wind we are glad we didn't mail back our winter gear after leaving the mountains. While eating dinner we met the local high school principal, a cross-country cyclist himself. He found a friend's backyard to camp in and will take us out to breakfast in the morning.

August 6 (Day 39) - 81/2626 - Dunville, Ontario
The local principal took us out to breakfast and two hours of conversation. Made a stop at the famous Tim Horton's Doughnuts for snacks late in the day. Receiving more education tonight as we camp at another school.
Pic: Mid-day snack
Pic: Our campsite
Pic: At breakfast