Sunday, June 6th, Day 31
Eminence to Houston, Missouri (45 miles)

Our stay at the bed and breakfast was over too quickly. The day of relaxation goes a long way in allowing our bodies to slow down temporarily. Said goodbye to our hosts, Clint, Jody and Ali. It was a great place to flop…soft beds…good food and some great conversations. Clint is really interested in starting a Do-It-Yourself Bike Shop. He asked many questions. Hope it works out for him and it would be a tremendous asset for bikers.
Six miles out, we stopped at Alley Springs National Park. 81 million gallons of water come out of the spring each day. There is a grist mill and waterway.
The hardest hills we would encounter this day were just outside the park. Both humidity and temperatures were lower today. It was a great day for a ride. What a difference 48 hours makes. From one of the toughest days to one of the best for riding.