Today we had a fantastic rest day at Daniel Bartholomew's house. His family provided us with some fantastic meals and a relaxing atmosphere to unwind and rest up. Last night and today was spent far from our bikes, eating, sleeping, and letting our legs finally recover from the 10 straight days of riding we have had to endure. Luckily, we will not spend such a long period without a rest day for the rest of the trip, with most coming five or six days apart.

With 1000 miles down, we are a quarter of the way through the trip mileage wise, but it feels to me like we have been on the road for weeks and weeks. The days are already beginning to blend together, but I am looking forward to the many experiences we still have in store. The west is sure to hold some incredible sites and some inspiring people.

Tomorrow we head for Rockville, IN and then on to Champaign and Chicago IL. I think most of us are looking forward to some familiar territory and a visit with our families.