Day 6

Yesterday we passed from Missouri into Kansas. The geographic transition was dramatic. Missouri was all rolling hills, woods, and farmland. Kansas is completely flat and completely agricultural. We stayed in Pittsburg, Kansas last night and have a rest day here today (July 12). The ride was less effortful as the hills died away. I think we have five more days of riding with no hills bigger than rises encountered when you go over an interstate. People have been very generous with food being prepared and some local attention from TV and newspaper. This has been six straight days of riding for me, and I am starting to get into the groove.