Packed up and bikes loaded, we got an early morning start.
We drove to Cumberland MD which will be the end of our ride on the Great Allegheny Passage.
It is sooo hot. A “heat dome” is sitting over most of the country. We walked a few blocks to downtown and found a place for a cool drink. We sat only for a few minutes before going inside. 
We unloaded only what we would carry for the next week
and met our shuttle connection. Billie made sure the bikes were properly secured.
We were ready to roll … except the left side door wouldn’t close. Four guys from the bike shop tried to push it closed, but instead broke it completely. They got the other van out. An hour and 10 minutes later, we were finally on the road.
Checking into the hotel, our bikes went to the room with us:
We walked to a Mediterranean cafe called the Casbah for dinner.
Billie and I sang the chorus of “Rock the Casbah” by The Clash for Donna, but for some reason, she didn’t recognize the song. Our singing perhaps?
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