Middle of Ohio.....

Well, last we talked we (Steve and I) were in Bloomington, Ill. WE stayed the next day over in Normal, Ill. the home of Ill. State University. Had a good trip across the state, weather was very warm and humid. Made it across Indiana in 2 days with a stop in Kokomo. Continuing on we strayed into Ohio and stopped in Bella Fontaine and then to Columbus. Two days ago we went through very hot/humid conditions (heat index was 114), and I was not feeling very well. About 1:30 or 2 in the afternoon we watched a storm roll in from the North. In about 10-15 minutes the temp dropped 25 degrees, wind gusts up to 50 mph, etc. We found shelter in a garage of some nice folks and watched a massive thunder, lightning, rain storm for about 2 hours come over the top of us. Thank God for the kindness of strangers. Yesterday was about as perfect a day of riding as we have had, although Ohio has plenty of hills, it was kind to us. Cooler temps, lower humidity, and a tail wind most of the way. We were cruising at between 15-18 all day. Mind you, this is with loaded bikes. Staying at Ed and Barb's in Westerville overnight last night and today. Ed is Steve's Father in Law. Tomorrow we look to head out toward West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Probably pick up the River trail around Sat or Sun and then on to DC. Have booked our return flights for July 29. Linda Bauer, YES!!!! We did make it to Skyline Chili, thanks for the input. Looks as if we will be winding this up in the next 2 weeks, just hope to find a safe passage to DC and then home. Catch you all later. John