Morning In Fargo Tuesday, July 25th

Thank you Corinne for creating the map! I'll keep you updated with my stops along the way. Am at a coffee shop on Broadway and 1st Avenue using their computer, but again no software to support pictures. The sun is up and out, 6:45 a.m. Camped last night in a city campground, Lindenwood, along the Red River. Very, very nice--meaning showers and no mosquitoes. I guess they're not allowed west of the Red River. Arrived early enough yesterday to take care of some chores: haircut, laundromat, chain replacement at bike shop (also bought a pair of spandex pants--for emergency use only!--that means cold weather in case you're wondering), library, post office, phone calls. Fargo is a "happening" place. Lots of energy (translated: money) here with reconstruction going on and many nice restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries--sort of like a Montpelier, times 10 because there are a hundred thousand people here, on the edge of the prairie. Think often of Margie and Normie, you remember, from the movie "Fargo."

This is a big, big country, I can tell you from personal experience. And it's about to get a whole lot bigger! I head out into North Dakota in a few moments from the corner of 8th Avenue North and Broadway. My love to all. Corinne, again thanks. Lowell