We spent most of the day in Iowa, a little in Missouri, and we are in Jacksonville Illinois tonight. As we head east, the sky seams to be shrinking and we’re losing daylight riding against the sun.
A replica of the keelboat used on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Much larger than I imagined at 85 feet in length. No one knows what became of the original. This is at the Lewis and Clark State Park in Onawa Iowa at the edge of the Omaha reservation. Unfortunately, the museum/visitor center was closed for renovations.
The day started pretty but the afternoon was very wet, cold, and lasted too long. On the up side, a big bald eagle came flying up the road above us while we were riding towards a rainbow. That doesn’t happen every day!
The night sky in the Black Hills was fantastic. We still have decent visibility at home, but nothing like here. Here are a few that I took outside my tent Tuesday night.
The Milky Way was very easy to spot. This is looking the same direction as my closing photo on Day 3’s blog post. The very bright object is Jupiter.And the same view but with star trails over a two hour period before the battery died. Again, the bright one is Jupiter.
Well, the trip is winding down. We should be home Sunday afternoon. Hate to see it end, but the last couple of days have worn on us.
Buster, my newest ride, is helping Shelly with the chores while I’m away. For some reason, she doesn’t seem to appreciate the help especially when filling the water trough.
Thank you for the stories and stunning pictures, even though the trip had some detours and not so nice weather you and Don took us along with you! Till next time.
Sue Willingham
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Thank you for the stories and stunning pictures, even though the trip had some detours and not so nice weather you and Don took us along with you! Till next time.
Sue Willingham
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Loving the journey so far.
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