We started our day with breakfast at The Doll House B&B
- another fine meal. The B&B, named
after its original owner, Dr. Doll, defiantly stands alone on the Missouri
River flood plain. Unlike the rest of
the town that moved to higher ground after one of the more severe floods, Dr.
Doll refused to move. It has since
survived subsequent floods, albeit after considerable repairs.
We treated ourselves gently today, averaging only 8.6 mph
over the 40 mile ride, and taking a few more breaks than usual. Trail conditions were basically a repeat of
yesterday but were several wash-outs along the way with one very large fallen
tree partially blocking the trail and on occasion we played peek-a-boo with
slightly adverse wind. An interesting historical
highlight of today’s our intersecting of the Daniel Boone Trail at Marthasville.
We are now ensconced in the beautiful Red Brick Inn B&B in
Augusta. And we are writing this blog entry after consuming a flavorful meal at
the Silly Goose.
The next two days, about 25 miles each, promise even more
relaxed bicycling. Diane and Rob
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The Doll House BB
Most of the time we try to tell a story or maintain a theme with our pics, today it's more of a collage of things that caught our eye.
The stone tells it all.
Wildflowers along the way
Looking to have frog legs for dinner.
Diane's art shot of the day- old vines caressing a young tree.
Our bikes rest along the Big Muddy.
Glad to not have been biking through when this one came down.
Closing with a little long distance bicycling craft: Always stop in the darkest shade. I know this seems obvious but you would be surprised how many people we pass by who are standing in the sun.
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Murals along the Katy Trail. 
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