Warm Showers

There is a fantastic website that has been recommended to us by other bicyclists touring.  It gives you the chance to open your home to those passing through and gives you the possibility of a place to stay and have a warm shower.

My first connection was a bit off route but he was able to find a host home for us in the perfect spot, La Mars, Iowa.  

Dennis came out with his sweet granddaughter, Anna to ride with us for the last 30 miles into town.  She is a great stoker and...is homeschooled!  I really enjoyed talking to her as we rode through the hills and Cedar mentioned that they would be friends if we lived in the same area.

Dennis led us to our host's home and we all went out to eat at a local restaurant.  Afterwards we went to get ice cream at Blue Bunny since La Mars is the ice cream capital of the world!  

They were able to give us the heads up on a bridge out but at least we were able to head straight for the bridge that was intact.

Thanks so much, everyone for a great time and a wonderful nights sleep.