Day 18: Thursday, August 28th

Three miles north of the Lee County Line to Rochelle: Dropped off by Dennis Weiler at 6:05 A.M. and started walking north thru Compton, where my name was on the community sign board, walked across highway US 30, to just south of I-88, where I was met by my friend Jerry Blum (a retired teacher who taught with my son Kevin at Buffalo Grove HS), who drove his bike out for a short road trip. Jerry brought burgers, fries and sodas for a roadside lunch. This was literally meals on wheels. After lunch I proceeded across I-88 (again, very tough to do with my three wheel vehicle, as no one will slow down to give you a break) and into Rochelle (in latitude reference, even with the north border of St. Charles), arriving at 1:30 P.M. I was greeted by my host Guy Bays, Commander of VFW Post #3878, the Mayor, Chet Olson, and several members of the VFW post. I have a motel room for the night where I am resting, compliments of the post members. I will be treated to a rib dinner at the post later this evening. Leg is solid, blisters are tolerable. 41 more miles to go.