After enjoying the extensive complimentary breakfast at the Keokuk Hampton Inn, and grabbing a to-go breakfast as well, we hit the road. The difference in topography between Illinois and Iowa across the Mississippi is night and day. Today was by and large flat roads, with a few long, relatively low hills. Riding was very enjoyable, and the "wind", actually a barely perceptible breeze, was at our backs. Again the humidity was well within the tolerable range.
We stopped at a station about 10 miles out of Mt. Pleasant, and while I called KTRF radio in Thief River Falls, Andy went inside. He emerged with a sheepish grin on his face, and told me "they have burgers here"... so he had his 3rd breakfast of the morning and then we set off towards the end of our day.
Upon arriving in Mt. Pleasant we were stopped in the city center looking at a map, when a guy on a little red scooter stopped and asked if we needed directions. We told him we were looking for the library, and he told us to follow him. He led us to Mt. Pleasant's new library and explained that the town had recently spent 6 million to renovate the old high school and turn it into the new library. I would have to say that they did an excellent job, and that the new facility is first rate.
I have found Mt. Pleasant to be exactly that. It is a charming little town, and I'd highly recommend it as a stopping point if you're ever in the area.
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Sounds like you guys may have about two weeks left. If you want to stay at a Best Western in the next couple of weeks, please let me know as the TRF Best Western is willing to help by securing a lower rate. Let me know. We're checking on all of you everyday. Nice to hear updates on all THREE of you. Take care!
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