June 25, 2008. Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Rest day with Ray's family. 2,527 total kms. Battled headwinds the last two days cycling, so now giving our legs a rest. Veronica, Zachary and Ray's mom trying out the tandem. Spectacular lightning and thunder storm 1st night here. Exciting! Barb and Marty were camping when it hit Gladstone. 80km of gravel shoulders between Russell and Shoal Lake, MB. Traffic was light and most drivers were politely pulling over to the other lane. The warmth of the last few days brought out the mosquitos. Greetings from Ray, Lydia, Barb, Marty, Zachary, Veronica and Grandma.