Over for another year

RAGBRAI is over for another year. It's nice to think of being able to sleep in a real bed tonight, but sad that the ride is over. There's always next year to look forward to.

It was very easy pedaling today and the weather was beautiful. Thankfully, the storm front that threatened us at bedtime last night turned into just a few rainshowers and not the violent winds and pounding rain that hit some of the areas near us.

Burlington is a pleasant town on the Mississippi River and gave us quite a welcome as we rolled into town. I got in fairly early and after getting my bike packed into the FedEx box ready for shipment, I had lots of time to look around and enjoy the sights.

The nearest major airport is in Moline, Illinois, about 75 miles away. I couldn't get a flight out late enough this evening so am spending the night at a motel near the airport and will fly out in the morning.

Thanks to all of you who have been thinking of me and praying for me this week. After thinking I might not even be able to do RAGBRAI this year, I'm so thankful that my hip has healed and I was able to do the whole ride and enjoy doing it.

This will be my last posting. I hope you've enjoyed the blog.

Until next year....