Day 30 - Fayette, IA to Calmar, IA - Two Far 2020 - NTF (Not Two Far)

June 29, 2020

Day 30 - Fayette, IA to Calmar, IA

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We were very lazy and scheduled a short ride for today. Since we had under 30 miles to ride, we had a leisurely morning and left the hotel just before 10AM. As soon as we got started, we climbed a bridge to cross the Volga River.

We've seen many quilt paintings on barns and other buildings.

I've posted a bunch of pictures of picturesque farms. This isn't one of them.

About halfway to Calmar, we came to the town of Eldorado. A search on Google maps showed no convenience stores or other businesses, but we decided to take a spin through town. I'll post the following series of photos without comment.

Eldorado is on the Turkey River. We had a fast downhill ride to the river. We had a much slower climb up out of the river bottom.

Our stop tonight is in Calmar.

It has an attractive main street.

There were a few murals downtown.

We had a rare vehicle sighting in town. I think this is only the second school bus we've seen on the road this trip.

This is our B&B - the Lavender Fields Inn. The house was built in 1885. The owners have done a wonderful job restoring it and creating a B&B.

Tomorrow we will be riding the Prairie Farmer rail trail for 20 miles. I don't know how far it parallels an active rail line, but it would be cool to have a train pass while we're on the trail.

Today's ride: 27 miles (43 km)
Total: 689 miles (1,109 km)

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Keith A. SpanglerGood Nite you 2
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3 years ago

Michael and Diane RuddockHey Kerry and Jeanna:

You are now North of us in Ontario.

Safe Riding, Michael and Diane
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3 years ago

Jeanna & Kerry SmithTo Michael and Diane RuddockYou made me go to the map for that one - I was surprised!
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3 years ago