Day 14: 6/3/19: Hedrick to Waterloo, IA

Had breakfast at the BP station in Hedrick this morning. Yep, I said BP station, bacon egg cheese biscuit at the service station was the only thing going in town for breakfast.  I was just after some calories to propel me a few miles.

A couple of shots from the past at the BP.

A pay phone and free air.  Don't see those often these days.

Snapped a pick of the depot on the way out of Hedrick.

Today was another day of ups and downs. I'm still in the hills of Iowa. For a scenic drive in the state, drive Iowa Highway 21.  To fully experience it, bike the drive. :) Below is a pic of part of the scenery.

I went through the town of Delta.  Main Street pic below.

Then came the town of What Cheer. I guess this town's name could have different meanings depending on what punctuation is used, i.e. "What Cheer!" or " What Cheer?" I hope it's the statement and not the question. Some pics around What Cheer below including the Freedom Rock.

Pic below is the What Cheer Opera House.

I made it to Denny's near I-80 and had 2nd breakfast. Pic below.

As I pulled up to Denny's, a guy named James was standing outside fiddling around a Jaguar SUV that he was renting. The SUV was filled with electronics and there was a bundle of stuff on the roof with a tarp around it. He asked about my trip and we chatted for a while. He is from California on his way to Chicago for a job interview in the electronics industry. He gave me a portable battery charger and a crank generator for my cell phone. Below is his pic with his "stuff."

When I showed Lisa this picture and she saw all his stuff, she commented weird meets weirder.  Im not sure which one I am. She also thinks all the electronic equipment is stolen. What do you think?

I hit 1000 miles for this trip in Belle Plaine, IA. (pic below)

Below are some pics of Belle Plaine.

I spent a lot of time today on Iowa Highway 21. Compared to the other roads I have been on lately, this road had quite a bit of semi truck traffic. It was good to finally be on some bike paths when I got to Waterloo. The city has a nice connection of paths that run through it.  I was supposed to take the path all the way to George Wyth State Park, but recent flooding put a stop to that plan.  (Pics below)

Below are pics of the Cedar River that flows through Waterloo.

Pic below of a nice pedestrian bridge across the Cedar River.

I am camping tonight at George Wyth State Park. The shower itself was worth the $11 camping fee. Pic of campsite below.

Today, I completed the 3rd phase of my tour.

Total miles today: 113.2