A New Time Zone / Day Off

Arrived in Pierre, SD yesterday afternoon after a 90 mile battle with the wind. Did not take many pictures as the landscape consisted mostly of miles and miles of wheat.

The wheat is ready for harvest and convoys of large trucks filled with the golden grain and large harvesters seemed to be everywhere. 

We got to Pierre (pronounced by the locals as PEER ) and crossed the Missouri River (again) and into Central Time  

For the next day we are staying at the Indian Learning Center, a spartan but comfortable place for some downtime. 

One more week on the Cycle America portion of the tour. Next Saturday we will link up with our RAGBRAI team. 

This morning I am doing laundry. The machines here at the Learning Center are  like something out of Star Wars. 

Last evening at dinner we met the Mayor of Pierre, Laurie Gill. She and her husband were eating at the same restraunt and she came over to our table and welcomed to her city.

George, my friend from the UK was impressed that the "Lady Mayor" would be seen with us common folk so he struck a respectful" pose.