The 2nd rest day finds us in Cedar Rapids, IA, home of Quaker Oats' birthplace and largest cereal mill, the utopian Amana Colony, and the mysterious and enviable Fifth Season.
Eric and I drove with the 40 mph north winds (thank goodness no cycling today!) to visit the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, IA, President Hoover's hometown. By the time we reached the part of the museum reflecting on his career as a president, it seemed only natural that he would eventually assume that position. Eric says the same thing about bike trip - that the Pacific is 'inevitable.' I'm not as sure, and we are already planning some creative by-passing of certain sections (western Nebraska?) to avoid extreme distances between lodgings and so that we can experience the trip more enjoyably as a vacation and less as some ridiculous endurance feat (which, I must say, after two weeks is not near the top of list of physically demanding extracurriculars I've pursued).
In any case, there will be new videos soon. Until then, Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. Our appreciation extends beyond today!
3 comments:
Hey Guys!!
We just returned from a weekend on High Rock lake tubing, boating, jet skiing, hammocking, eating,reading, resting, having a good time. Talked alot about you two with both Brothers ' James and John.
I tried to show John your blog, at Billie B's across the street. He said he did not think he could do this at the library---thought he had to be too quiet there!!
Thanks for the Mother's day wishes!
Hope this day of rest was just that and glad to read that you may lighten up on yourself.
Hugs and wind at your back.
mar
I often find myself more of destination person than one who savors the journey. In *this* journey of yours tho, I would agree w/you (and Mary) that this is one of those rides you want to enjoy (even if that means lightening the load or changing the goal).
Love reading the blog! I used to fly to Chicago for college and you've passed that right by!
HANG IN THERE GUYS THOSE OF US ARM CHAIR RIDERS NEED YOU TO START OUR MORNINGS,THE BASEBALL GAMES AND FUNNEL CAKES DO SOUND INTERESTING.
LOOK OUT FOR FOUL BALLS !!
THE LAKE WAS NICE ON SUNDAY.
JP
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