May 30 2023

 Today was a rest day. We spent the day in Emporia Kansas. It was great to sleep in this morning. Most of you know how much I love to sleep. It was also enjoyable to be able to eat breakfast without feeling like I had to rush out the door.  Some of us went into the town of Emporia had lunch at a local brewery. I also visited two of the bike shops. One of them was quite interesting whereby a young couple of 26 years old had just taken over this bike shop that was about to close.  They were very nice and sweet people and we’re great to talk to and deal with. I also had a massage today. I did not take any pictures today so they’ll be none to post. Tomorrow we head to Topeka, Kansas. Below is a picture from a couple of days ago. I thought I would just put this in as I will be on the road again tomorrow.




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