July 25 Day 55 Nelma (Alvin) Wisconsin 51 miles 4:24 riding

Lovely green road with trees practically overarching. We heard loons calling their strange call as we passed White Birch Lake. We crept down to the shore and spotted a pair. Most of the lakes have a blanket of water lillies. That may be a hassle for some people, but it's pretty for us.

The proprietor of Santa's Motel has a fluffy white Santa-beard and a Santa-profile. He and his wife were loafing in chairs in front of the motel when we arrived. We sat down and helped them loaf. The wife directed Michele to the blueberry patch. Michele collected a bowlful of berries for our breakfast.