Hills, Headwinds and (logistical) Headaches.

So, I have made it to the state of Wisconsin and have just had a little look around the time, may even treat myself to a movie tonight.

So, after the lovely people in the coffee shop in Peru, Il i managed to fin my way unscathed to Dixon, where Regan grew up as a boy and then got to a campsite. Managed to get a fire going and chilled out and relaxed, had a much needed shower!

Little did I know, though that Illinois is a tricky state. It seems nice and mellow and flat when your in the middle, but when you get to the top, you get rolling hills, except they don't seem to have very much down, just lots of up. So been gritting my teeth and getting through them, but enough of me.

I have learnt from experience that when "Oversize load" lorries go by, its best to hold your hat, cap or proverbial head covering, cos they bring a gust with them that'll blow it off!

But for now, I think I might go to the cinema for a late matinee performance, i'm only about 45 miles from madison, and have just found out that there are trails that go almost all the way!

Monroe is pretty, has a distinct square set up downtown, with a clocktower in the middle.

For those of you that are interested I have decided I am carrying way to much stuff, so when I get to Marla's mum's house, i'm stripping down, so to speak, and keeping only the essentials on me.