Jun 21, 2014

The thumbnail

 shot is a look at the Capitol Building (Jefferson City being the State Capital of Missouri) and a couple of bikes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 bit of disappointment for the trip so far, yesterday in spite of Doris Day saying she would meet us in St Louis she failed to do so and we didnt see Dorothy anywhere in Kansas City with or without her ruby slippers...okay, probably the wrong Kansas but we were hoping!

 

 

 

 

The Governors Mansion in Jefferson City (havent got a clue really but it is near the Capitol Building and looks good enough to be that).

And a quirky building we encountered on our way out of town.

We had a hot ride today (96F) but it is officially the first day of summer, combine that with suffocating humidity and I was happy to get off the bike every time we did and have been guzzling iced water ever since and now we are chilling in our hotel room until we head out for dinner when it will hopefully be a little cooler. Actually I've been chilling, Norm has been refitting the pockets on the suitcases so they fit the sissy bars better.

The terrain has been a mix of rolling small hills and big stretches of flat land today with lush tree growth and undergrowth between and the roads we have travelled on have been a step down from the parkways we have been on up until today so we have travelled through a lot of family farm size America rather than huge commercially owned America when it comes to the farming.

We stopped briefly in Sedalia which was a snapshot of old time USA and there was something going on with streets closed and police and firefighers out in force. This is a view of one of the firefighting appliances which was huge and the wheels weren't super singles (dual wheels on the drive) but they were larger than we use in Australia. Interesting. By the way the building behind is the Sedalia Trust Building which is literally falling to bits and there is a scaffolding type arrangement covering the street......to protect passing citizens as things rust or deteriorate and drop off I guess. 

The Truman Home - Harry S Truman having been the 33rd President of the USA which is literally across the street from our hotel.

Bits and Bobs: 

I saw several signs today advertising the '21st Annual Testicle Festival'. I kid you not, I'm not making this up! 

We came across some State Police in Sedalia who had a contraption which moved 5mph to a dead stop with people belted in with a seat belt tying to encourage people to wear them which they struggle to do apparently.

Last two night's Accomodation: 

Double Tree by Hilton Jefferson City, 422 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

We really liked the stay last night. Room was comfortable, bed beautifully comfortable, very nice restaurant on site, comfortable lounge downstairs , free wifi and underground parking and friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money considering this wasnt a lot more expensive than where we stayed the previous 2 nights.

A shot towards the entry.