(^126) La Crosse – Norwalk - 70 km
All good things come to an end, and following breakfast, and with
loads of information, I cycled into town. After visiting the outdoor
store and computer shop, the time was virtually midday before I
cycled out of La Crosse.
Shortly outside La Crosse, I came upon the bicycle path to
Reedsburg, which Alex and Jill recommended. The trail was
interesting as, for the most part, it followed an old railway line, which
was then converted into a bike path. Building the railway line through
the Wisconsin hills must’ve been quite tricky. Low lying areas were
filled in, and tunnels were dug through the mountains, making the
ride an excellent even three-degree grade.
The extraordinary thing was that the tunnels were freezing inside, to
such an extent, condensation flowed out of the tunnels, resembling
smoke. The tunnels were scary and spooky, stretching endlessly into
pitch-black darkness, with no sign of light at the far end. Water
dripped from the ceiling, and bats skirted around my head, and I was
relieved to clear the dark tunnel.
Norwalk's tiny settlement appeared shortly beyond the tunnel, which
had free camping in the village park.
Lightning and thunder forced me to take cover, and I pitched the tent
under a covered area. Following a shower and craving something
sweet, I strolled to a shop selling milkshakes. Unfortunately, Lisa was
closing her shop as I got there. So, instead, she invited me for a beer
at the pub, which turned out to be a fascinating and enjoyable
evening.
leana
(Leana)
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