Two Done: May 30th - June 5th

Meyersdale PA to Walnut Creek OH, 295 miles (633)

This second week was a week of extremes. From the low of saying goodbye to Laura to the high of staying with an Amish family after an amazing ride day.
James and his nephew Kevin, who is camera shy.

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