Monday, August 11, Weibe residence, Newton, Kansas
Jim came over to see how we were doing and talk a while before we left. We faced a headwind as usual and didn't make real good time to Newton, but finally arrived around 2:30. We looked up the couple in Newton, 35 miles away, whose names were mentioned on the bike bulletin board at Zion church, as people who liked to host cyclists. They were very nice and hospitable and served us a delicious meal. They were Mennonites. I talked with them some about their religious beliefs; one thing they believe in is being servants. They share their gifts, talents, and resources with others. We enjoyed talking and laughing with them about all kinds of things. We met their neighbors, a family with five children, who homeschool. Very nice. We also were interviewed by another one of their friends who was a newspaper reporter, so maybe we'll see an article about us. Another friend came over, Lee, who likes cycling and is a member of their church. All in all, it was a very social evening, and enjoyable. Also, earlier in the evening, we went to the public pool and swam and showered. Later we went to the library, but only for a short time because it was closing. Finally, we stopped at Little Caesar's Pizza to feast on pizza. A very enjoyable day. 35 miles.
4 comments:
Dear Family:
We miss you all a lot and we have been following your progress on a map, we read the blog every time that Bill write on it and we enjoy reading about your adventures, but we really love to see you all on the pictures and to know that you are always have a wonderful people around.
All the family are praying for all of you, for God's blessings and protection.
Receive all our love,
Wendell and Chela.
Bill,
I left a message on an earlier blog by mistake-#49 I think. Anyway PLEASE let us know about when you will be coming through the Louisville area as there may be a conflict with our vacation. I have been following you on a map and it appears to me you may be coming through here in the first part of Sept. If you haven't figured out how to answer on the blog, just send me an e-mail. Thanks. (U)Paul
Dear Uncle Paul,
I think we should be in the Salem area towards the end of August. Paul was sick today so we had to rest, but hopefully, we will be going tomorrow. I'm sorry for not being more exact, but I'm not sure when we will arrive. We will try to make it before September.
Love,
Bill
Dear Uncle Paul,
I think we should be in the Salem area towards the end of August. Paul was sick today so we had to rest, but hopefully, we will be going tomorrow. I'm sorry for not being more exact, but I'm not sure when we will arrive. We will try to make it before September.
Love,
Bill
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