A Slight Change of Plans

Joplin, Missouri

I have decided to call it a day. Jodi was ready to return home and I had no real reason to discourage her from leaving early. Riding through Kansas and Missouri is an integral part of the Ocean-to-Ocean experience, but I currently have no intentions of completing the entire trip. If I do I can always start in Tribune where I left off. The persistent cold has made the trip difficult: camping out has given way to second rate hotels, and my concern over the lingering congestion and coughing has taken a prominant role in the ride. I'll sum up the details and give final observations later, but this summer's ride is at an end. It was great, particlarly when healthy.