The group has found a new motivation-getting to Chicago, where they will stay with Monique's Aunt, who lives in nearby Wheaton, IL. The thought of a day off in a big city (seems like ages ago that the Trekkers have been in a busting metropolitan area) is keeping the crew pushing on through the corn fields.
The group has spent the weekend along Route 7, which they are loving because of the back roads and mile after mile of flat farm-filled land. Originally, they were following Route 20, but found that the tiny/non existent shoulders was unsafe. The group asked around and spoke with some locals and tweaked their route to much better roads. And If the group is in need of a break, they have an activity called "corn running", or simply running down the rows of corn. Seems to be a big hit with the boys, who do this a few times a day. The group has been happy and healthy, and have been enjoying many a stir fry and rotisserie chicken. And the weather? Contrary to a typical Iowa summer, they are actually in a much appreciated cool spell. This means that is actually is cold in the morning to the point of wearing a few layers, but then warms to somewhere in the 70's during the day.
At the group's current pace, they are set to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday night, taking Thursday as an off day.
