This was a hot, sunny day and the trail had the most sun (fewer trees) than any other day. But it was a good ride. For the first time on this trip, I stopped for lunch before I got to camp because camp is out in the boonies and there is nothing here but a faucet and a shower house. I knew that would be the case so my big meal for the day was lunch. I have cheese and crackers and snickers for dinner. Bought a bottle of wine and shared with John and Andre. So nice to have met them. We have a lot in common.
No snakes today, thank goodness. The most common critter on this trail has been the big fat squirrels. That are 3 to 4 times the size of any I’ve seen elsewhere. One almost committed hair kari today when in ran in front of me and at the very last second turned back. I could have gone down if I had run over him. Fat little chub!
When I got into camp, I was so hot I tho’t I’d blow a gasket. The entrance to this campground went straight up off the trail. I took one look and said to myself that it wasn’t worth the effort to ride so I got off and walked. And it was STEEP. I had a hard time pushing my bike up but I’m sure that was way easier than trying to ride up. So glad to be here. And I guess because we’re on top of the bluff, I can get internet. Yeah!
Tomorrow should be the end of the KATY Trail. Then, my next big issue is finding a way across the MS River into Illinois. Apparently, bridges from MO to IL are few and far betw. I tho’t I had it all figured out but according to the locals, I don’t. We’ll see.
40.6 miles today 1066.4 total
BikerAl Across America 2018 