The van is loaded, almost.
Why are these people smiling?
Ready to close the doors.
First rest stop, and no lost baggage or people.
We met at Cynthia and Ed's place in Geneva at 7 AM to load the van and attach the bicycles. We hit the road shortly after 8 AM.
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The van is loaded, almost. |
Why are these people smiling? |
Ready to close the doors. |
First rest stop, and no lost baggage or people. |
After visiting Southern Iowa (and almost Kansas), we arrived in Onawa. The locals deemed the road to the river too dangerous to travel, but tradition is tradition, and we found a way.
 Dipping back tires in the Missouri |
 More hands on the tires |
 OK, let's go already. |
 Pretty riverbank flowers |
 The long walk back to the van |
 Anointing the other bikes |
 Even the one on the roof |
After the dipping ceremony, we arrived at the campgrounds, and thanks to excellent directions found our support crew immediately. We set up the tents, ate, and retired for the night. I think one of the buildings had a sign saying "Last flush toilets for 490 miles."
 One tent is up. Let's celebrate! |
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 Eating amongst a sea of tents. |
 Not much room to spare. |
 Still some food left. |