After several days of a semi dry tent, this morning the tent was again soaked in dew. Thus, I did not exactly get an early start since I waited for the tent to dry out since the sun was out again today.
When I turned onto Hwy 70 yesterday, I have decided that is the line of demarcation for north Wisconsin. It also marks the point at which I am heading primarily east again. From now on, it is mostly east. Well, except for riding straight south through Michigan.
Northern Wisconsin is great cycling country, especially when you get off the Hwy system and onto the county road system. The traffic is predictably low up here. It is a beautiful landscape with heavy tree coverage and a lot of lakes. Maybe not 10,000 lakes like Minnesota, but a lot of concentrated lakes in a small area. The roads are curvy to go around the lakes. There are also lots of hills now. They are short, but they can be steep in places. So the riding is anything but boring. Actually, it would be a great cycling destination.
The wind has continued to be a tailwind this morning so I might get some serious miles ridden. My first stop today is in Lac du Flambeau at the Lake of the Torches Tribal Casino. And you what that means…..
All you can eat lunch buffet! And it did not disappoint.
After lunch (which included pie!), I set out for Conover. I was going to meet some more if Lou’s shirt tail relatives. John and Joyce are the parents of the spouse of Allen and Marg’s kid. We met for dinner and did some more route planning while enjoying dinner at an authentic northern Wisconsin tavern. An expérience that everyone should do at least once.
After our dinner, I decided to camp instead of riding any further. There was a park just 2 miles away from Conover. The camp host let me set up my tent on his campsite at half cost if a regular campsite. It worked out for me and I am sure he just pocketed the money I gave him. Win- Win.
Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day. There is heavy rain in the morning forecast. This might disturb my sleep.
Be sure to eat at a supper club while in Wisconsin and order a Brandy Old Fashioned. They can have the best steaks and other food. Family owned and comfy. Since you were there on a Friday you should’ve gone to a fish fry. Enjoy the rest of Wisconsin.
Jean- I guess I missed that Wisconsin delight since I am now in Michigan. But I will go back again and go to a supper club! Just because you said to.