We finished RAGBRAI yesterday and have better service now so I can blog again. RAGBRAI added 480 miles and we are now over 1000 for the trip. We spent last night in the Guttenberg Motel because we lucked out and called right after they had a cancellation. This morning we headed back down the river but it was not all downhill! We had about 20 hills that were each about a mile up and a mile down. The area is really beautiful. So much green and terrific views of the river. And we were often going slow enough to enjoy them! We had Sunday brunch at the oldest restaurant and bar in Iowa. It was not a New York brunch but it got us over the next few hills.
We were tired when we got to Belleville after 64 miles so we looked for a place to stay. We found Mont Rest, a B&B with a fantastic view of the River and a great cook for the owner. Chris talked us into leftover coq au vin instead of heading to a local restaurant and it was a wise choice. The conversation was also welcome as we were able to talk politics without having to worry about offending her-- not all that common in Iowa.
This B&B is up on a hill and we have the tower room with our own hot tub on the roof with a great view of the Mississippi. Are you jealous, Erika?
I'm glad you are having fun!
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