Ogallala, Nebraska, 3 weeks

Well, last we talked we were in Casper, Wyoming. Actually, that was the last place of any good beer, at the WunderBar. I think people moved from Nebraska and Wyoming looking for good beer or good coffee. WE continued our travels along the Oregon Trail, stopped and looked at Ft. Laramie (an amazing place with lots of history), Register Cliff, Wagon Ruts, Chiminey Rock, etc. Seeing all of this from a bicycle gives you a perspective of what the pioneers must have endured, they were amazing. Met up with a couple of men with wagon traveling from St Jo to Oregon City along the trail. Weather has been mixed, some tail winds but also headwinds and hills. Last night lots of thunder, lightning, rain, etc. The rivers are all at flood stage. One of the most amazing aspects is the smell of the prairie grasses and flowers, very sweet, a good time in the midwest. Tonight we are in Ogallala, Nebraska after a 93 mile day. Temps are getting warmer, more humidity. From here we'll continue along the Oregon Trail, now US 30, to North Platte, Kearney, Grand Island, etc. We'll see what holds. Take care and I'll keep in contact as able. So far have been on the road 3 weeks, with 3 days off, and we are about 1/2 way. John