Kickstands up at 7:30am! We headed to Mansfield, Missouri to see Laura Ingalls Wilder's home. This side trip was for Sue and myself. Laura was a remarkable woman, one I would have loved to met in person. I felt very much like I did when we visited Helen Keller's home, (another woman I really admire) very impressed. Both of these women changed history! I realize not in the same way, but regardless, they were strong women who didn't let circumstances discourage them.
We arrived in Chillacothe, MO late afternoon. Another long day! We had beautiful weather!!! Again, we walked to dinner. Tomorrow we will be in Des Moines, Iowa where we'll stay for 5 days for the Gold Wing Rally.
When you are traveling and stop at a gas station, or restaurant you politely say hello to someone you pass. Or maybe while you are pumping gas you may chat with the person at the pump next to you. But, when you are on a motorcycle (and even more so pulling a trailer) people feel compelled to talk to you. They want to know where you are from, where are you going. They want to know what you do when it rains, or when it's cold or very hot. They want to know what it's like to travel on a bike. It seems riding a motorcycle is the greatest conversation starter! And you know me... I HAVE to chat and answer all the questions asked. I would have never dreamed a motorcycle was such a magnet. I feel a speech for Toastmasters coming on!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Sunday
We left Hot Springs, AK and took Hwy 7 through the mountains in Arkansas. It's a beautiful ride, especially on a motorcycle. The weather was great! It was much cooler than yesterday. We had lunch at The Cliff House which is in Arkansas' "Grand Canyon". We had an incredible view, lunch was yummy!
We arrived in Branson, MO late Sunday afternoon. We were all glad to get off the bikes for a while. We decided to eat somewhere within walking distance and see a show that was also within walking distance. We learned that Sundays have slim pickings for shows. We decided on the Jim Stafford Show, you probably know him from his one hit, Spiders and Snakes. I think I was 14 or 15 when that song was popular. The show was cute, predictable but entertaining. As we were heading to the show a storm was quickly rolling in! We literally got in the door at the show and the sky opened up! By the time the show was over, it had quit raining.
It was a long day! Bed will feel soooooo good!
We arrived in Branson, MO late Sunday afternoon. We were all glad to get off the bikes for a while. We decided to eat somewhere within walking distance and see a show that was also within walking distance. We learned that Sundays have slim pickings for shows. We decided on the Jim Stafford Show, you probably know him from his one hit, Spiders and Snakes. I think I was 14 or 15 when that song was popular. The show was cute, predictable but entertaining. As we were heading to the show a storm was quickly rolling in! We literally got in the door at the show and the sky opened up! By the time the show was over, it had quit raining.
It was a long day! Bed will feel soooooo good!
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