Driving a car is weird

I may have officially lost my mind.
Certify me. I want to get back on the road. Interesting to note: Several folks who saw me in town these last few days remarked on how I've lost weight. Wasn't my goal and I didn't notice. Lol. What I DO know is I cannot seem to get enough food or sleep as I recover from what I refer to as a "feat of pure endurance" these last 3 weeks. It's hard to believe myself that I rode my bike to Connecticut, and after coming home to Minnesota for one day, rode to the Ozark mountains in southern Missouri solo.

...already planning my next trip. Very soon. I'm thinking a weekend on Lake Superior. Never took my bike to Duluth yet.
There's no more hope for me.
I'm a bike trip addict.
Driving a car is weird.

Home.

I arrive back in my little town. Before going to my house, I decide to ride down my mainstreet. I spot my friend Duane's bike at the corner store. I block him in, so he cannot escape my trip diatribe. Turns out he's been following both blogs. 💚

Duane takes a photo of me. The last one of my 3 week trip. As you can see, I'm still smiling. Truthfully? I'm already planning my next trip.....

Ketogenic food is a big part of how I fueled my trip. Something you'll notice about me? When I have cravings, I heed them. Craving seafood, I picked up scallops and shrimp on my way home. I also found a ripe avocado and picked up ingredients for a favorite asparagus recipe (saute asparagus in ghee with walnuts and fresh garlic, add fresh chopped flat leaf parsley when finished). 

For dessert? Fresh raspberries and toasted salted pecans covered in heavy cream.

My first Biker Bar, "The Wooden Nickle"

I was a bit nervous to go in. Funny. I thought all the Harleys out front would be owned by 30/40 something randy young men.

My mistake. They were all couples. Older than me! (I'm 53). Lol
Retired bikers FTW! HA!

I ordered two 1/2 pound burgers with bacon and cheese, no bun, no chips, no fries. It was the only keto thing they had. $14. Not so bad. Plus I needed an air conditioned last stop with solid keto fare to power my last 186 miles home. And an outlet to charge my phone.

I've been playing all day. Time to take the fastest route home from here. I'm ready to get home. And beat deer-o'clock.

Kinda sad to end this awesome 3 week vacation.....

IDK WTF is in that relish jar, but it's not sweet, and I'm eatin' it.

I ate ALL the dill pickles. Salt cravings much??

Beautiful day riding up 35. Wisconsin side home

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin.

10,000 on the odometer

Epic day.

Dubuque espresso

Ran into "Trish" from Winona Minnesota.
She offered to take my photo.

Last trip Day & looking for beautiful sights

Packing up and leaving my hotel in Dubuque Iowa.  Headed home. 11 day solo bike trip. Beautiful day. Swam, hot tubbed, showered. Now to abuse some espresso.....
I hope to find some interesting things on the way home. I'm taking 52, but may head over to the river and Winona area. It's so beautiful outside. I'm taking my time getting home. Only 250 miles to go. I think I'll add a few more....

Looks like a wild party last night. Just me. Enjoying all the hotel amenities. And a morning nap. Lol