Appalachia Trip Day 9
648 miles (whew!)
Brent made pancakes and bacon for breakfast, then we sat on the back porch for a cup of coffee.
Sure enjoyed my visit with him.
It was sunny with blue sky and temp in low 70s when I headed out. Rode for 200 miles (getting a good start) before stopping for gas.
I finally saw a Sonic Drive-In and stopped to try a peanut butter and bacon shake. Not bad, but not good enough to every have a second one. The bacon kept clogging my straw.
The ride southwest through Kentucky on the Blue Grass Parkway was very enjoyable, roads were good and scenery was, also.
In Paduca, I stopped at Four Rivers Harley Davidson for a break. Rode around town a bit to see some of the old, historic buildings. Would like to bring Toni back to see the National Quilt Museum there.
Next, I crossed the bridge over the Mississippi River into Missouri. It was a good feeling to be back in my home state. It's a fine state, with good climate, pretty scenery, nice people, and centrally located for motorcycle trips. I believe I am content here, even though winters are too cold.
I hadn't planned to ride all the way to Joplin today, but the closer I got to home the harder it was to stop and sit in a motel waiting for morning to complete the trip. I kept riding. Stopped for some tacos at 6pm, and eventually parked the bike in my own garage at 8:20. Was about a 14 hour day of riding and I was tired, achy, tingling hands, and ringing ears. Wife and dog both excited to see me and the feeling was mutual. My own bed will feel so good! Not setting alarm either.
Final tally: 3212 miles, 9 days, and 8 states
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