06/14/2026
We have very special and enriching experiences as B&B owners. Last night, as we were just starting to fall asleep, the phone rang. The call display showed that it was from Poland. I am sometimes very leery of taking calls that late, but we are in a remote area and often ours is the last place of possibility for stranded travelers. It was a rare June Friday that we still had a room available, so I took the call. A few minutes later, these men (pictured) were at the door. They are from Poland and are cycling around the world. One of their bikes was severely damaged on our rather rough trails, and they could not make it to the campground where they had a reservation. It was almost midnight, and we were their only hope. This morning, we had a wonderful breakfast with them and they fascinated us with stories of their global trek. They were able to repair the bike and be on their way. I am reminded of the lyrics of a Gordon Lightfoot song: “And the house you live in will never fall down if you pity the stranger who stands at your gate.” We were richer for the experience!