Guess what Toto...

We're sure as heck not in Kansas anymore. Greenness, trees, hills, shifting...! Missouri's exactly as the guide said: 'like one long, self-propelled rollercoaster ride.'

So what about Kansas? It had some hills too, though they were of a much lower frequency variety. Kansas has subtle beauty, the kind you might not appreciate going 80 mph down the interstate. I liked the color of the fields in the early mornings and late afternoons, the sound of the song birds, and the smell of the warm grasses. As advertised, the people were big hearted (Thanks again to the Chambers at the Golden Belt bike shop in Great Bend!) and proud to be citizens of their state. The slogan on the map was 'Kansas: as big as you think' but I think a better motto would be 'Kansas: love it or leave it.'

Speaking of leaving... Missouri's great, but I don't know if I can take much more of this heat. 90 degrees! I'm thinking of an excursion through the middle of Illinois and Indiana and northern Ohio. Anyone have people there? Thanks.

3393 miles and rollllercoastering along...