Day 13: Break Day in Albion, MI, 0 Miles, Cole Malinchock

Hi All, Happy Father's Day! It's Cole again and it's break day! After a nice night of rest, we woke up to the smell of a warm breakfast from Syd's kind neighbors. This helped us fuel up after a long week of riding and to be ready for the next few days of tough riding through Michigan.

After breakfast, we all took the time to take naps and clean up our bikes with the hose. We are very thankful for the canopy Scout Master Dave Huber from Troop 158 gave us to provide shade and shield us from the rain.

Although it rained and we were being eaten alive by the mosquitoes, our spirits were still high from the kind gestures of all the people in Albion, Michigan. Syd, along with many of her neighbors, gave us delicious empanadas with rice and beans. These kind actions from others continued throughout the day as many more neighbors dropped off food and donations for us.

For dinner, Jeff Williams, an former member of BSA Troop 845 in Carrboro, brought us a big dinner of tacos and flan! Following this, we wanted to give back to Syd for letting us camp in her yard, sit on her porch, and use her washer, so we helped pull some weeds in her back patio! It felt good to give back for everything she's done for us. We really appreciate all the kind‐heartedness from her and the whole town of Albion.

The thoughtfulness of people on this trip never ceases to amaze me! Whether it's a donation or just a little snack, we all really appreciate all of the support. It reminds me there's always a good in the world, even in some of the smallest of towns. Signing off for now, Cole Malinchock

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