Illini 4000

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Day 30

Hello world!Today was something else... my group was riding the struggle bus, but that’s just the way the ball rolls sometimes and we got through it.You can probably imagine facing the heat and humidity, combined with upwards of 20 mph crosswinds and headwinds... not a pretty site.Unfortunately my group wasn’t able to finish the ride today because of weather/timing, but hey, we tried our best. We also had a few hiccups along the way and had to call the van which set us back a wee bit.All good in the hood though. We’re fine. It’s fine. Everything’s fine !!After being shuttled with one other group, rushing to showers, and unpacking the van, we finally sat down to eat by 10:00... feeling more like my normal meal time at home with the European dinner (I miss the late dinner time).A previous rider from the 2016 team was generous enough to make us lunch, so we took a pit stop in Austin, MN. We later visited the SPAM Museum... Idk about y’all but I get disgusted by that “stuff”. Anyway, it was funny to see.Also wanted to give a quick shoutout to all the dads out there today, especially mine :) Dad, you do so much for our fam and ILY. You are one incredible role model and I couldn't ask for a better dad. Wish I could’ve been playin a round of 18 with ya on this mighty fine day. Maybe in Cali though, ayyyy!Happy Fathers Day to all and to all a good night!Marge