We started out from the First Gold in Deadwood at 9 a.m. MT today with a plan to ride about 500 miles to Sioux Falls, Iowa. It was incredibly hot and dry, so each gas stop (about every 130 miles or so) allowed us to swill as much water as possible before starting out again.
It seemed different going home than coming out, and showed in the way people were riding. MOST were going slower, while some were going very fast in an effort to go home. I guess the slower crowd, like us, were either tuckered out or simply didn't want to go home. . . perhaps a combination of the two.
It was a pretty uneventful ride and we got to our hotel about 7 p.m. CST, just about 10 miles into Iowa. Most of the day was spent riding through South Dakota. Tomorrow we'll similarly spend most of the day traversing one state - Iowa in this case - in our planned ride of about 600 miles to get to Danville, IL. That allows us to finish up on Sunday with about 250 miles to home.
And, again, thanks to all who've posted comments and indicated they've enjoyed this blog. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
3 comments:
I work with Cathy Mathias, Jeffs wife. I just wanted to say that I have enjoyed reading your very well written daily blog. The pictures of the sites you have visited are very nice and I am sure that they only give a small hint of the scenic views you have seen. I hope the final stages of your trip are as enjoyable and safe.( PS even though she will not admit it I think Cathy wished she had went,hopefully the plastic has not wore off of her credit card))
It does not look like Walls Drug has changed much over the years. Your trip brings back a lot of memories when Marcia, Shawn, and I took much the same route through the badlands, and ND. We especially liked the prairie dog town at the base of Devils tower. Enjoyed your descriptions. Jerry Martin
The blog has been fun reading. A friend of yours and mine gave me the web site. I am sooo happy you both had a great time. Sorry the trip has to end. Mt Carmel needs the joker back at the college. She puts a lot of smiles on the students. Thanks for writing this blog.
Safe trpi home
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