Napoleon, North Dakota – Horace, North Dakota
164.69 Miles – 265.04 Kilometres
Total distance ridden 2281.62 Miles – 3671.91 Kilometres
As we passed the Marion Community Cafe, a man in a ball-cap popped out and said, 'Welcome to Marion, come in, take a load off your mind and have something to eat'.
Oh what a lovely and timely invite, we immediately jumped off our bikes, lent them against a side window, un-clicked our bar-bags, entered and took a seat where we could see our bikes. The cafe was square, with long rows of brown tables on a brown floor. There was a gaggle of farmers sitting around one and other than staff, it was empty. When the friendly waiter came to take our order, I asked him what was good, what would he recommend? He thought for a moment, gave a wee smile and said, “You should try my Caramel Pig, I created it myself”. After a quick explanation, we eagerly agreed.
It was so nice to just sit and relax in the air-conditioning, knowing that our day was done. Eventually our host arrived with his amazing Caramel Pig. It was a thick slice of ham under a cinnamon bun, topped with thick caramel sauce and garnished with a single large strawberry. It was quite unorthodox, not terribly healthy, but delicious. We were content to wile away the afternoon in the cafe, but eventually in fear of outstaying our warm welcome, we exited into the early afternoon sun.
164.69 Miles – 265.04 Kilometres
Total distance ridden 2281.62 Miles – 3671.91 Kilometres
As we passed the Marion Community Cafe, a man in a ball-cap popped out and said, 'Welcome to Marion, come in, take a load off your mind and have something to eat'.
Oh what a lovely and timely invite, we immediately jumped off our bikes, lent them against a side window, un-clicked our bar-bags, entered and took a seat where we could see our bikes. The cafe was square, with long rows of brown tables on a brown floor. There was a gaggle of farmers sitting around one and other than staff, it was empty. When the friendly waiter came to take our order, I asked him what was good, what would he recommend? He thought for a moment, gave a wee smile and said, “You should try my Caramel Pig, I created it myself”. After a quick explanation, we eagerly agreed.
It was so nice to just sit and relax in the air-conditioning, knowing that our day was done. Eventually our host arrived with his amazing Caramel Pig. It was a thick slice of ham under a cinnamon bun, topped with thick caramel sauce and garnished with a single large strawberry. It was quite unorthodox, not terribly healthy, but delicious. We were content to wile away the afternoon in the cafe, but eventually in fear of outstaying our warm welcome, we exited into the early afternoon sun.
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Cheers Kel
You can read the full chapters by signing up to become a patron or by very very special request.
Become a Patron by following this link.
Sometime in the near future the complete adventure will be released as an eBook. Patrons will get a free copy of this.
Cheers Kel
