Velowander

Day 17 evening (Vermilion, OH to Fremont, OH)

The winds were kicking up fiercely today now that we are moving from the hillier east into the plains. Frequently the winds were across our path, sometimes in our face slowing our pace considerably.

We rode the wooded bicycle path from Clyde, OH to Fremont, OH. It was a nice amenity, the first we had seen anywhere on our adventure. The barrier of trees to either side hid the vast corn field plantations that were typical in Ohio west of Cleveland.

Arriving in Fremont, OH around 7 PM we wondered about accomodation for the night. After speaking to an older couple walking their dogs near the end of the bike pathwe stopped at the Heritage Church (322 Justice Street 419-332-6878) . A woman we later learned was the pastor's wife opened the door, and we were pleased that the pastor was at home (the pastor's residence is connected to the church). After brief introductions and negotiations he agreed to let us camp in the backyard, which he later amended to an offer to sleep on his sofas inside. Both the pastor and his wife were enthusiastic Christians and engaged us in a bible study for an hour (book of John, mostly) or so until Maggie's hunger had reached the point that she interrupted. They were impressed with the King James new testament bible that I have in my mobile device.

Two ladies from the pastor's congregation offered us money, but I refused. The pastor drove us to the nearby Ryan restaurant where we ate very heartily although I could have eaten even more had Maggie not been tired. Maggie was no slouch downing about 4 plates of food.

Labels: Bike Touring

posted by David @ 4:00 PM