Brookfield, Missouri

Today was a day of learning and discovery for the three of us as we cycled across Missouri.   We stopped in Hamilton, Missouri for a cup of coffee.   We were surprised to see it was the home of Missouri Star Quilt Company and a destination for avid quilters.

While in Hamilton, we learned that it was the birthplace of JC Penny.   We did a quick visit to the home.

Even better than all that, we learned that Hamilton is home to the world tallest spool of thread. 

What a day it was for sightseeing.   Imagine our surprise that when we stopped in Chillicothe, Missouri, we discovered that the town was the home of sliced bread.

It was truly a day of learning and wonder. 

The ride was okay.  It was a day of rolling hills (yuck) and roads that were sometimes good and sometimes (especially at the end) kind of bad.  The pavement was broken up and not in great shape. 

Up and down, up and down