final night

Interesting day today. Suited up with rain gear in the morning due to a huge thunderstorm in our path. Sure enough we had the opportunity to do about 100 miles in rain with a 30 mile stretch in hail and really hard rain. All added to with high cross winds. Lovely.

Got out of the rain east of Des Moines and no further trouble.

Three of us decided to stop in Bloomington after 500 miles. We will do the final 300 miles starting in cool of the morning. Jim and Bob decided to motor on home so the group said our good byes. I have done the 800 mile final day three times now and did not have the urge to repeat it.

Now resting over a Jack Daniels getting ready for dinner. Our trip will end for us three tomorrow after 6000 miles on the bike. Great time with memories that will last a lifetime. Saw a lot if America.

Now, time to get home and see the family.