Saturday, July 21, 2012- The Terrain Starts Rolling

Newton, KS to Eureka, KS (70 Miles)

 Yes, the crazy guy is up before the sunrise and riding at daybreak again. They predict 100 degrees again today and I have 70 miles to ride. The wind was not too bad but now the road is starting to rise and fall again. So, it takes more energy to climb and the heat takes it’s share of energy away from you. I stopped at one point to take a picture of an interesting stone wall running along someone’s driveway, when 6 buck deer came running in front of the house and across the stone wall. Now, that was pretty cool! I was able to snap a couple pictures.

The crop fields have diminished in number and now we are back to cattle grazing off the land. Another observation includes the litter along the roads. Of those unscrupulous people who toss their beverage containers out the window of their vehicle, the majority seem to drink Coors Light, with Bud Light coming in at a close second.

Eureka, Kansas (population 2,914) is your typical small town, with a quaint uptown area. We camped in an old Mobile Home park which the owner has converted 10 spots to be RV hookups. There are no restrooms or showers, but it is only for one night. So, it was OK. Kim said the owner was an old gentleman who had to walk out and tell them exactly where to park on the stoned spot. He was very clear that we owed $20. "Now, you can give him a twenty dollar bill, 2-tens, or 4-fives, but no credit cards." Later he took his wife out to Dairy Queen. So, do you suppose he puts that income on his income tax return, or just takes his wife out to dinner whenever a guest stays in the park?

 Typical country side, bales of hay, and an oil well.

 Bucks on the run!

 Prairie Chicken Capital of the World...Now that is something to be proud of!!

Another milestone, crossing I-35.