We are now in Kansas!

Today was an interesting day.  I was the last to leave which is not a good thing since I am the slowest rider.  We started the day with a great tailwind (probably more from the North than the West, but it made for easy riding).  About 14 miles into the ride I stopped for a moment and when I got back on the bike the wind had changed course and was now from the NE, meaning it was now a pretty strong cross/head wind - not good!  This lasted for several miles along with the sky threatening to rain.  Almost as suddenly the clouds disappeared and the wind calmed considerably.  The ride became much easier.  About 30 miles into the ride we left Colorado and crossed into Kansas.  Our original plan had been to ride 58 miles into Tribune, KS.  When they got to Tribune though, things really didn't look good as far as accommodations for the evening so Lisa and Dana decided to ride ahead another 22 miles to Lioti.  Fran waited for me and I decided to ride in the motorhome with her that last 22 miles though I was still really feeling good and was really torn whether to ride with her or ride my bike.  Going to Lioti was a good decision.  We ended up in an older but nice motel (Hi Plains Motel) that on Wednesdays (and today is Wednesday!) they include a home cooked dinner in the price.  Tonight was really delicious meatloaf made by the owner.  Also, about the time we arrived at the motel our friend Andreas rode up on his bike; he was planning to go further but we convinced him to stay and we enjoyed his company another evening.