Crossing Pennsylvania takes a long time in a car, but on a bike it can seem like forever.  Almost half of our trip will be spent in Pennsylvania.   Not only will we bike over 320 km here, but we’ll be tested by the very hilly terrain.

In order to pass the time, Andrew is exercising his mind using mental counting games.  Today he is counting roadkill and Dollar General stores to keep his mind off the hills.  We are passing by Pennsylvania Game Lands which are maintained by the state for use in hunting, fishing, and trapping; consequently, animal life is plentiful and Andrew’s roadkill count is accelerating.  Because it is another hot day, the smell of the roadkill sometimes greets you before you spot it.  Today’s roadkill consists of fox, deer, birds, snakes, and raccoons.  The total count comes to 74 by the end of the day.  In addition to the roadkill, we encounter live ground hogs, chickens, and rabbits, but no bears this year.

As daylight fades, we call it a day near Freeburg, PA.  Having covered a hilly 155KM for the day, we reward ourselves with a hotel room, hot showers, and a soft bed for the night.