Stats: mileage: 65; total climbing:871 ft; total mileage 1046We left Chester very early because we wanted the westerly wind and it was going to be a long day. Our map indicated that coffee would be available in Joplin, 10 mile east of Chester. So we set off. When we got to Joplin we asked this farmer about coffee, but the shop had closed. So his son brought us out a cup and we stood in the road sipping our morning coffee and discussing winter wheat, spring wheat, efficient shipping, and 9-11. A real coast to coast conversation.
As the lovely westerly breeze turned our pedal into a zip, we completed the first 1000 miles!!!! of our trip. Pretty amazing for a couple of people who qualify for AARP!
An interesting fact about Montana is that it was home to many dinosaurs. This one was created by a local farmer during the slower winter months. However there is another gem of a local museum in Rudyard. We went to the local cafe in search of a cinnamon bun and one of the ladies from the museum offered to open it up early for us after we all finished our coffee and goody. 
We went to the Depot Museum which is housed in the former Rudyard Train Station. It is full of local memorabilia including a homesteader's shack. The shack was smaller than most modern bathrooms and it held a family! The last building included dinosaur fossils from a dig just north of town. Pretty impressive!
We continued on our journey and eventually stopped in Kremlin for lunch. This community was also built as a stop on the Hi-Line which is the local name for the now Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad. The landscape continued to appear flat with the Bears Paw Mountains to the south. Harvest is in full swing in this section of Montana.
And at last I found an open quilt shop in Harve. They were busy getting ready for the North Montana Fair, but I managed to find some goodies.
Yes! Congrats on the 1000 miles AND the open quilt shop.!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on crossing the 1000 mile mark!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your progress daily, congrats on the first 1000 miles.
ReplyDeleteyou almost make it seem easy...and I KNOW that isn't so...and I can't wait to see and hear the accompanying story when this quilt is finished...:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first "G" of miles; in Italy the American students called a 1,000 lire note a G, short for Grand. I still use it sometimes. So happy the quilt shop was open Jane. Did you notice the pillow cases hanging over your head in the picture? I bet they were part of the same project we donated too!! And it was your idea - - very appropriate. You're both doing a great job; stay safe.
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