Night Day 21- Thunder Forrest Reserve

After dodging a storm early this afternoon  we set out to ride five more miles to the Thunder Forrest Reserve about five miles outside Illinois City, IL. Today's harsh winds and sever thunderstorms delayed our route and forced us to seek shelter and get off the road. We had a couple nasty storms blow over us. Luckily once again we were lucky to have shelter for both storm cells. 

We set up camp right before a nasty storm blew in. The only other campers in the forrest reserve ran over in the rain to warn us there were tornados in the area and were leaving. Thankfully we did not see a tornado this evening. Only Mother Nature having a tempter tantrum. 

Today has been a whirlwind of emotions for both Elliot and I. From waking up to 30mph winds blowing directly in our face, to outrunning storms on our bicycles looking for the nearest shelter, everyday is a new adventure in itself.

Tonight's forecast looks like lots of sleep since we are finally away from the trains and surrounded by farm land. Not sure where we will lay our heads tomorrow yet. Another day, another mile, another adventure.

                                -Michael