Every day when I set off, I can't imagine it outdoing the day before, yet so far I've been proven wrong each time. If you've never experienced the feeling that comes with biking through a meadow full of wildflowers, then I'd encourage you to rethink your priorities in life. I'd say the same if you've never been to Kalamazoo or South Haven- so far my two favorite cities on the trip. Today was easily the most social day of my trip. In Kalamazoo I found myself chatting with the two owners of a Coney Island after a rare hot dog craving took me there. They told me about all of Kalamazoo's lore, and proudly informed me that they owned the longest-running Coney Island in Michigan. Absolute top blokes. After traversing the Kal-Haven Trail, I made it to Hostel SoHa in South Haven. I wanted a slightly different experience to break up my trip, hence the hostel, and I was not disappointed. Nadia, who is the same age as myself, went out on a limb 4 years ago and started planning a hostel in her hometown. It just opened within the last few months, and is such a unique experience to find in the US. After Nadia showed me around, she invited me to play beach volleyball with her and some of her guests and friends. I took a quick dip in Lake Michigan before taking her up on the offer, and spent the next couple hours getting to know the other guests over some volleyball. The best part about hostels is that you can tune the social dial up or down depending on how you're feeling, which I certainly utilized in the evening. If you're ever in South Haven and looking for a unique experience and welcoming community, cannot recommend Hostel SoHa enough.