"I hope there's a decent strip mall outside of Cleveland." --Adam Piper, Quote of the Day (taken completely out of context)
Pennsylvania's surprisingly extensive network of vineyards enveloped the landscape for hours on end. We stopped for a quart of fresh strawberries from a roadside stand. Although the calorie to dollar ratio of strawberries is low, the benefit of fresh berries was definitely greater than the cost.
The day of rest provided us with an incredible burst of energy today. It is amazing how well the human body can perform if you just listen to and comply with its requests--hunger, thirst, sleep, and rest. As the day progressed, we drew closer to Cleveland, but our high energy refused to fade. We knew that we would have to find a place to camp before we reached the denser urban area, but it was quickly becoming too late. Our options looked bleak. We saw a small family chiropractic office with a green backyard and thought, hey, it can't hurt to ask.
Our request was met by an excited yes, along with many questions about our journey. A worker named Julie said, "I guess you can stay in the lawn here if you really want to...or you could pedal another mile west and stay at my place where you'll have a fenced in backyard, a spot for a campfire, and warm showers."
It was a tough choice, but I think we made the right decision.
