I woke up in Terrace Bay and continued on my trip through the Northern Shore of Lake Superior. Today was a very straightforward day because really there wasn't a lot in between the two destinations--not to say that it wasn't beautiful because it was. I rode my bike through the Rolling Hills and made my way through increasingly steep ascents and descents. Some of the hills had truly magnificent views. The hills were a littke tough, but fortunately the weather was beautiful and I was in good spirits. I used any opportunity I could to get food because shops were so sparse and I was so hungry. At the end of the day when the clouds came rushing in, I was already almost at Marathon.
Marathon isn't on the highway. It is about 3 kilometers downhill from there, and there's a really nice private campground. I recommend taking the time to see this little town.
Anyway, by the time I was getting close to the campground I could see the dark clouds and thunder showers coming close and I assumed that it would rain very soon.
I arrived to the campsite just as it was raining buckets and set up my tent under a covered area. Earlier in the day when I was eating my breakfast in Terrace Bay, I met another cycle tourist and he said that he might be in Marathon as well. Just as I was setting up my tent for the night, I saw him passing by and invited him to join me for a coffee. We had a chance to chat for a while and then the mosquitoes came in force. Right at dusk there was a great sunset, and I felt grateful to be on this trip. I was awed by the beauty surrounding me.
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