Monday, May 12, 2014

Lowden, IA


 Easy day today, wind was at my back, and only had to do 31 miles to reach my destination.  Staying in a bed-and-breakfast; that's what I call roughin' it! Chose to do this because there are serious storms coming our way. Located halfway between Cedar Rapids and Clinton, this hotel was designed to accommodate automobile travel when it was built in 1915.  Lowden is situated next to the Yankee Run Stream.  It was the site of early wagon roads that ultimately became the site for the Chicago, Iowa, and Nebraska Railroad Co. back in 1857. Liz Norton, owner and proprietor, caters to the bicyclists that travel coast-to-coast on the Northern Tier.  I am, as I have been much of the trip, the first bicyclist of the season. My room is spacious, comfortable, and so inviting as it rains cats and dogs outside.




Lowden as the storm passes through. I do not believe my tent would have held up to this kind of rain! We have had perhaps 2 inches of rain in the last half-hour!  Thank you Liz for having an inn where I could stay when the storm hit.
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8 comments:

  1. A and aMay 13, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Hi Uncle Steve. Glad to see your posts again- I love reading them.

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    1. CrankyspokeMay 13, 2014 at 12:06 PM

      That's the way I felt when you guys were traveling in Africa. I loved your blogs and I would look for them each morning and was really pleased when a new one was posted.

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  2. Liz NortonMay 13, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    It is so satisfying to meet and greet the many interesting people who bicycle across the country. I'm happy to know you enjoyed being wrapped up in our cozy little oasis as Mother Nature let loose outside your windows! Happy travels Steve, and may the wind be at your back!

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  3. McsudsMay 13, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Greetings Steve.. have been watching your return to the route... was up in Starved Rock last Friday when you headed out... figured you were fighting winds and for that you have my sympathy... and then the parade of storms ... hope you are holding up well... looking forward to joining you in Montana later this summer... thanks again to Andrea and you for a delightful evening and dinner... listening to stories of your adventure and having you share your experiences was soothing to my soul... I admire you for your courage and cause... may the winds stay at your back!.. Re-Cycle Monte

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  4. CrankyspokeMay 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    It was so nice having you over, we really enjoyed the evening, I look forward to our ride in Montana.

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  5. CrankyspokeMay 13, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    That's a lot of rain! Glad you're dry :) Love you! Em

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  6. UnknownMay 13, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    That would have been a miserable night in the tent. Glad you're cozy and warm! Jen

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