Taking a photo to show how hard the wind is blowing is not easy, but nevertheless, here is a picture of wind blowing grass, and some pictures of Tom and Alvon after a climb and with the same wind.
Our short time in Iowa was not too good, worst of all we were attacked by crazed flies that would bite and draw blood but only on exposed flesh no more than 10 inches from the ground. Completely barmy. Then we had storms that were just crazy, wind, rain, hail, thunder and lightening, but other then that just fine.
What we did have was the chance to cross the Missouri River. Even more exciting on a toll bridge. The story about the bridge was surprising, it seems that is was built on dry land, I mean by that the that the river was flowing somewhere else. The bridge was built but then the government had low funds and so they had to wait three years before the engineers could change the course of the river to 'make' the bridge.
Fine bridge and fine guys taking the dollar fee, although when the heard of the cause they skipped the fee.
And finally for the day's blog, sign that you don't expect....
Tom is eagerly following the route on the map. Have you missed out Lincoln? Heading for Fort Leavenworth? Great blog entries, Bruce, and can I say a special thank you for the Brendon video - I may now be a teensy bit in love with him - oh my! Watch out for the flies - if you can get citronella or tea tree oil en route, rub some in (mixed with handcream or lotion or something) and that will act as a repellent. You guys are all heroes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for comments again Maggie, always good to know what the reader thinks....yes Brendan, a great guy. And Lincoln, no we didn't miss it, I try to do a days photos on each blog and we stayed in Lincoln, ate Buffolo in Lincoln in fact.
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