Pedal Power

     My sister and I have hit the road again, along with over eight hundred other bicyclists and assorted drivers. We're on the PALM (Pedal Across Lower Michigan), an annual bike trip, from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, across Michigan's lower peninsula. My sister, Kay, is the cyclist and I'm her "SAG" driver. I provide her transportation to and from the ride, a place to sleep inside Van at night, as well as a ready glass of iced tea at the end of her long ride each day. While she's pedaling up and down the hills, I'm exploring the countryside or lounging inside Van.
We camp at high schools and middle schools at night.

Kay starting her sixth PALM.

PALM neighbors Brittany, Dan and Charlotte.

     Today was the first segment of our trip--- from St. Joseph on Michigan's west coast to Paw Paw, about 43 miles. Even though this is just out first day, we've already met a lot of friendly people and enjoyed the comradery of our traveling troop .