There are no campgrounds or motels in Dalbo--or anywhere around, so Megan knocked on the door of a house when she came through town planning her trip in March and got permission to camp on the lawn (one of the voluntary lawns). But when she wrote recently to confirm, that homeowner realized he had guests coming and couldn't extend the promised hospitality. However, he helpfully asked the Dalbo fire chief if Megan could camp at the fire station and got his permission. So last night we pitched our tents in the prairie behind the fire station.
In the morning the firefighters (all volunteers) arrived early to start preparing for a pancake breakfast fundraiser. They were quite impressed with Megan's run and offered us a free breakfast as their donation to Megan's cause. (Diabetes resonated with several of the firefighters, one of whom was diagnosed recently with type 2, and one whose wife has diabetes.)
So after the morning run/bike to Ogalvie we drove back for a delicious breakfast and a tour of the fire trucks.
Megan has now run 68 miles--in 3 and a half days. This morning was a bit tough as it was very hot (the high of the day was 93!) and Megan was a bit low on sleep. But she did her planned 11 miles.
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