After passing through Minneapolis and St. Paul, I started hunting for a place to stay. It wasn't a long day in terms of miles, but with all the traffic and stoplights and crimes being committed, it was a slow day. In the outskirts of the city I was sitting in a restaurant calling different local motels for a room. The cheapest I could find was $99, after one place wanted $135. I just need a bed and a bathroom, maybe a TV. An older couple overheard me on the phone and made a couple of suggestions. The man was willing to drive me down to one place to check it out, but I told him I didn't want to leave the bike. They pointed me down the correct road, and I got a decent room at a good price. Note: I have had 100% positive experiences with strangers, many going out of their way to help.
Caught up on Tour de France coverage, and got some good sleep not knowing what tomorrow would bring.
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