Today was one of our best days except for the 15-20 mph crosswind, it required a lot of energy just to hold onto your bike. There were times when you felt your bike shift to the side with a guest of wind. The towns we went through today really rolled out the red carpet, demonstrating the heart and soul of RAGBRAI and Iowan hospitality.
Some of our highlights for today we're.......
Lisa -visiting with the residents from the retirement center, seeing the hobo center, and changing the lyrics to random songs (with Beth) to fit with our cycling aches and pains and worshipping in song as we rode.
Jeff-Meeting and greeting real life Hobos in front of the Hobo Museum in Britt, the hobo hub of the world, and perusing portraits of distinguished hobos (past and present).
Tony- Finding a place to fill up the RV water tank, so that he didn't have to smell his five fragrant passengers.
Vicki and Jeana- Visiting with the retired residents and getting their pictures with the Mayberry characters (Otis and Aunt Bea) and the Mayberry police car.
Beth - getting a taste of my first RAGBRAI turkey leg and dining with a three generation family in front of their house. They shared their picnic table and shade with us. When the three year old heard Jeff say he needed Gatorade she went in the house and returned with two bottles from their fridge. Putting her hand print on Iowa.
As usual, it was a unique party in every town ranging in population from 400 to 10,000. From squirt guns shooting refreshing cold water, to humorous or encouraging signs along the way, RAGBRAI has been an encouraging adventure.
Jeff's only pose for photo
Beth leaving her handprint on Iowa
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