Day 29: Arapahoe, NE to Benkalman, NE

Sunday, June 27

It’s rare for us to have a pretty uneventful day, but today seemed like just another 93 mile ride. It started with an early rise and sorrowful farewell to our wonderful hosts in Arapahoe, NE, and no one wanted to leave. But to San Fran we must go; with a gradual climb the entire day and a strong crosswind in the morning, it seemed that we would never reach Benkelmann, NE. Our only saving grace was that the temperature stayed in the warm 80s, and as the day wore on we seemed to actually gain more energy. Henrik and Kristen were ecstatic at Germany’s defeat of England in the World Cup, and Pooja and Sara were able to amass a hearty and delicious lunch in a cool, shaded spot. We finally arrived at the Elementary School where everyone had enough energy to play a game of basketball before hitting the showers and sitting down to a delicious dinner of fruit, pasta and beef. The best part of the day: We’ve finally crossed into the mountain time zone, so we have an extra hour to sleep tonight!

-Adam Ammar