July 14
Saturday, July 14
Rest Day at Sioux Falls, S.D. 0 miles
Had a very nice day
here in Sioux Falls. In the morning, I
joined others out doors who were cleaning their bikes. I strip the chain of all
lube and wash it down well and dry everything
and the re-lube the chain and all the other parts such as the derailleur
pivot points and the shift lever pivots. I take the ice bucket from the motel room put the plastic bag
liner in it and fill it with hot water and detergent. I use an old tooth brush to clean between the chain links and all
the gear cogs.
I wanted to get
downtown to see some things and just browse around. It was about a 5 mile walk so I decided to ride my bike. I went to the public library and read my
e-mail and then inquire where a good place to have lunch in the downtown might
be. I went for a leisurely ride over a
few blocks and down Phillips Street.
There was a nice section with specially stores that were fun to window
shop. Lunch was at Kristina’s Bakery and Café . She had nice sandwiches and a variety of teas, coffees and
desserts. I liked the breakfast
casserole of potatoes, peppers, onions, poached eggs and topped with a crusted
melted cheese. Others from our group
were seen down in this part of town too.
I was going to go to the bike shops but it was getting really hot and it
would have been a few more miles to go.
I headed back to the Brimark Inn to take a nap before leaving for Church
at 3:45.
Irv’s wife and
daughter were in town and he took Mary Ann and me with them in their car to
St. Joseph’s Cathedral. It was a large and beautiful cathedral with
magnificent stained glass windows. It
was nice to get the ride to and from the motel.
Larry and his wife
who had flown in from California for the day, Mary Ann, Dick and I went back
downtown to Minerva’s for a wonderful dinner.
The food was excellent and we enjoyed visiting and dining together.
So another rest day, our third, is ending
and we’ll be ready to see what lies ahead when we get to Minnesota tomorrow.