We have been pedaling hard to try to make up one of the two days lost because of a kidney stone. We can now smell Wisconsin cheese and I thought I heard someone say ” you betcha” we are very close!!!!!!
After leaving Hannibal we did around 80 to get to Nauvoo, then 93 to get to Muscatine, 85 to get to Monticello Iowa and now 85 to arrive here at Marquette. The good news is the wind was at our backs pushing us along until yesterday afternoon when it shifted and hit us in the face. Wind was against today at least up until 1 pm when the wind dropped a bit. Took nearly 12hrs to get here.
Couple of pictures showing the Iowian landscape for those who have not seen it. In a nut shell it is one huge farm with long straight roads and rolling hills. At the top of some hills are some beautiful churches, all catholic.
We have about 210 miles to go and should be home by Thursday May 24th.
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Paul, you were the first name listed in the prayers for the afflicted in church on Sunday! Now all of the Lutherans in St. Anthony Park know you’re insane! Thank God for your good fortune and safe journey.
You are so awesome Dad! I hope Iowa treats you well.