Corn country

As we continue to ride east, we are clearly out of the West and back into farmland.  Corn is a theme of the day, but lots of soybeans, sunflowers, and impressive farm equipment were very much in evidence.  After our long rides, 70 miles today into Howard, SD was easy.  We even had a tail wind for the last 10 miles, just as it was getting hot.

Feeding frenzy at the food table.  Our support vehicle usually stops at a planned spot along the way.  Today the stop was early, as there were no good spots further along the route.  Here we were at 9:15, after a 6:30 breakfast, looking like we hadn't seen food for days.

This mural, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD, is made of (surprise) corn.

The outside of the very large building is covered with corn murals, which are replaced every year or so.

One of these tires would make a good swing, if you had a redwood sized tree in which to hang it.

My favorite tractor.