Getting around

Thursday 5/24 Day 34
It was a gloomy start today to find out that it was to be rainy, and finding out that it was currently raining. I had about 90 miles to go today to get to the capital of south dakota, Pierre. Even though the rain died out at the beginning it would eventually catch up to me later in the day. But that's a bit later.

Went into that

I had to say goodbye to my parents this morning, it was great having them out and exploring yet another piece of the USA with them. It was also great because I have been struggling with the fact that their has been no constant person on the trip with me, so to see someone I know helped give me energy to finish the trip. I think I was a little less excited to start today then when I started the trip mainly for the weather reasons. Today would be the second time zone that i crossed and I believe it will almost be he half way point across he USA. Definitely pretty close for half way in millage on my trip.
After a big breakfast, mom and dad dropped me off in front of an old farm equipment place. Dad got a kick out of this. I said my goodbyes and thanks and took off.
Most of my west to east riding today was great because the wind was behind me. But my 25 miles of south to north riding were terrible. Tough tough ridding. This one guy on a truck offered to give me a ride to the capital but i said no. When he heard that he looked at me if I was crazy, and said whatever. I saw him again about 40 miles later and he said I got around quick I laughed.
My last 28 miles were in a downpour. I spent the whole rest of the day trying to outrun the storm but it just didn't work. I was soaked. Oh and you know those sweet water proof shoes I have? Well there not water proof when your tire flings water on top of them. It honestly felt like one o those water socks that they have for pools. By the time I got to town I was done and I road to the park where I commandeered the park gazebo. It was great because I did not have to set up a tent I could just let my stuff stay dry. I talked with a couple of kids about biking while I ate dinner. They were fishing down on the Missouri river for some walli. Oh and to try and dry my shoes out I stuffed them with toilet paper :). It helped a bit. Only woke up a few times in the night, but not because of cops.