Didn't post last night because the town we spent the night in, Augusta, didn't have WIFI at the B&B and Verizon didn't have service ("Can you hear me now? NO..."). The ride from Rhineland to Augusta was hot, flat, and boasted of far less shade than most sections of the trail. We had spent the night in Rhineland at the Doll House B&B and Amanda, the proprietor knew how to cook some very serious breakfast. Egg tort with peppers and cheese, fresh fruit, and french toast filled with cream filling and caramel sauce surrounded us as we sipped our orange juice. Needless to say we cleaned our plates before heading out to do battle with the elements.
Being Thursday, with eating establishments now open for their four day stint, we got a chance to stop for lunch at a hole in the wall bar and grill that served up a surprisingly tasty taco salad for me and a delicious looking southwest chicken wrap for Sophie. We also drank the requisite gallon of ice tea (each). Arriving in Augusta we actually had to climb our first serious hills as the good townsfolk were not having any of this Missouri River flooding stuff and had taken the precaution of building the town on the highest point of ground they could find. If there is a 15% grade in a State Sophie and I will inevitably find it and Augusta was not about to disappoint. The climb was worth it however for the cute little B&B that awaited us at the top - the Augusta Cottage Guest House. The owner greeted us and showed us around. She also runs the local antique store and the B&B was decked out in an antiquer's heaven.
Dinner last night was at a restaurant by the name of Abigail's Rose with an aviation theme inside. Apparently the owner of the building is a pilot and actually has his first Piper Cub hanging from the ceiling. The food was everything we could hope for at the end of another long ride and our appetites did justice to Chicken Cordon Bleu and Sole Almondine.
The B&B had a nice porch and swing but unfortunately the mosquitos had already staked their claim so it was indoors we went. Sophie and I agree it would be difficult for us back here as we really are outdoors people and it seems that in Missouri, as in many southern states, the summers are just too uncomfortable to spend much time outside.
All of the homes have wonderful porches and I'd guess that come Fall and the cooler weather folks will make more use of these wonderful additions. Houses in Denver don't have real front porches with people opting to spend their time on their backyard decks. I can imagine it would be nice to chat with your neighbors a la front porch to front porch when the weather allows. Living in our back yards surrounded by our ubiquitous 6 ft. fence doesn't lend itself to interacting with those around us. The final day of our ride awaited us so it was time for turning in. With the air conditioner working busily in the corner sleep came quickly and the 6 a.m. alarm chirped us out of bed way too soon.
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