Dearest Matilda,
How I loved the ride today, despite the rain.
It was 74 miles, but there was no pain.
We were close when we embarked on Main.
And finally made it to Chamberlain.
Yesterday we had a rest day in Mitchell. We had a hospital visit, which was really cool. We learned a lot about radiation therapy, and saw state-of-the-art equipment/machinery. The hospital guide was extremely intelligent, and generous-she even gave us a comb/mirror/lint remover!
We also spent a decent amount of our time at the Corn Palace. It's the world's only, you know!
For dinner, a man came to the school and grilled for us, which was awesome since we did not have access to the kitchen.
As the poem stated, now were in Chamberlain. Our ride was easy even though it was rainy. We're lounging at a cafe in town, but nervous about the near future in which Zernyu and Matt Cady are on cooking duty!
Yours Truly,
General Ernest T. Cornwell (The Illini 4000 invisible rider from the civil war era)