Another wonderful family host.

I was very skeptical of the Warm Showers concept before I set out on this trip. Oh contare, as they say but may spell differently. It has been really wonderful. And the night before last was no exception. Penny and her daughter Hannah were gracious hosts, sharing food and accommodations with this stranger. Dan, Penny’s husband who was working on the road, provided routing insight over the phone for my 74 mile ride yesterday. My last full day’s ride in Iowa. Iowa, beautiful agricultural state with enormous windmills and curious cows. And, of course, helpful and generous people. And, home of endlessly rolling hills.