6/23 To Havre!

We woke up early and made our way down to the Taproom, where we watched the US-Algeria World Cup Game.  It was a great game with Landon Donavan scoring the game winning goal in Overtime.

The Taproom hooked us up with some cozies which Pete and I used for our water bottles which featured the slogan "The Taproom-Where the Beer is Colder than your Ex-Wife's Heart." We rode through Central Montana and got stuffed in Chester where "goody experienced a post foot long sub and pizza spaintness. I had the worst hot sauce ever but we are fed" We were headed to Havre, where we had a place to stay with Lawrence, a friend and colleague of Wills Uncle Bob.  Will let us know that Lawrence was a boisterous amiable fellow with lots of good jokes.  We were all excited to see him and as we approached Havre

"About 40 miles out of Havre we began to be stalked by a small SUV. The vehicle kept passing us slowly while taking pictures, waiting for us to pass then doing it again. It turned out to be our next host, Lawrence and his friend Sheila. The photos turned out to be great (all the photos on this post are hers) and the hospitality was amazing. We sat down to a hour-plus meal of antelope, venison, freshly baked sourdough bread, curried game soup,home-made bean dip, veggies, guacamole, and fresh baked-goods!

Lawrence's joke-telling ability and contagious laugh kept spirits high despite a tough 100+ mile day in the saddle." -Will

We rode under beautiful blue skies through central Montana.  

Pete is a Russian and History major and looks great in this photo op. 

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Group Shot courtesy of Shelia

Pete Will and I staring down the Camera

Goody and Aidan with Smiles

This was the only time on the tour Pete decided not to wear a helmet.  Coincidence? or perfect opportunity to get his flowing locks caught on film.  

Will smiles

The Sweet grass hills behind the Ward Boys

Lawrence directed us to the nearest watering hole where socialized and got ready for the last miles in to Havre.  Lawrence assured us he had an amazing feast waiting for us.

We feasted at Lawrence's House. It was a heavenly meal and Lawrence assaulted us with jokes.   Goody and I ate to the point of discomfort.