Friday, May 21, 2021

Council Grove, Kansas

As instructed by Rob's wife Beth, we got off our lazy butt$ and cycled over 60 miles today.  Derald managed to find one of those fantastic food places.  After 10 miles, we stopped at a Mennonite Cafe in the very small town of Durham.   I don't usually take food pictures, but my breakfast of a cinnamon roll and fresh pork sausage was wonderful. 

We were quite an oddity in the Cafe, but the people were very friendly. 

We stumbled across more Santa Fe trail historical markers today.  Those folks had it quite a bit harder than we do.  What a courageous group.  We crossed the trail repeatedly throughout the day.

The wind today was from the south at about 20 mph.   It was great when we were going north, but a challenge on our eastward stretches. 

On the way into town, we ran into our friends Ed and Steve.   I  don't think we will see them again, but they joined us for a few beers and dinner.   I had a Leinenkugel Summer Shandy.   It was the perfect beer after a long day. 


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4 comments:

  1. flagsister177May 21, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    It looks like you dodged the rain Friday. I can't get over how green the surroundings are. There's nothing better than a delicious cinnamon roll for breakfast! Finding those special little cafes is always a treat.

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    1. Ski and Spoke AdventuresMay 22, 2021 at 2:33 PM

      Seven days in a row with at least a little rain makes it very green. Your brother is an expert at finding good baked products.

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  2. BethMay 22, 2021 at 7:25 AM

    Well done men, It's only because I miss you!

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  3. Ski and Spoke AdventuresMay 22, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    We miss you too

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