OK, I’ve definitely gotten farther this time than last, because I’m looking at the loading ramp from on board the Badger.
I had a reasonably restful night, not too cold. (It was 50F when I woke up.) I semi-woke up a few times, which is normal, as I’m a toss-and-turn sleeper. At one point I woke up with my right arm asleep, which woke me up a bit more. Since having spine surgery a few years ago for a pinched nerve affecting my left hand, I’m a bit edgy about that sort of thing. But it was just from sleeping in a bad position (which is easy to do in tees circumstances). The inflatable sleeping pad makes a big difference however; I wish I’d gotten it sooner than a few years ago.
I was up just before dawn, at 6:00. I’d set a couple alarms on the phone, but didn’t need them. I took an hour to eat, take a last look at Lake Hamlin, and break camp.
Last year when I was here there was a long line of vehicles waiting to load, so I was careful to get here early this year, but the line was short when I got to the dock at 7:20 (and I haven’t noticed it getting backed up since). My bike and I loaded with two couples, each on a touring bike. I didn’t have much trouble with the tie-downs. I hope. The back of the bike wobbles a little, but it should be a smooth ride, so I’m not too worried.