It may sound odd, but today was a pleasant day riding even though it rained a lot, it was overcast in the low 60's, and I rode into pretty strong headwinds all day. It just felt good. The landscape opened up with long, open areas of natural grass and cattle grazing. There wasn't much traffic and I was comfortable in my rain and heated gear.
The only slight negative was that I need new riding boots. My old ones are starting to break down and my lower legs itch like crazy by the end of the day. Susie thinks my legs itch because the boots are old and have some unknown bacteria growing in them. I think they are slouching and and rubbing up against my leg and vibrating from the engine irritating my legs. Bottom line, I need new boots I stopped in a place in Manhattan today. It was a neat independent shop and had all kinds of motorcycle stuff, but no boots my size.
About 30 miles east of Manhattan I entered the Flints Hills and Tallgrass Prairie area. I have a picture below that describes these areas. I'll just say they are beautiful in their own way - not overly dramatic, just vast and relaxing.
A short walkway from a turnoff on Highway 177 running north of I-80 into Manhattan
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