Day 25 - Visiting A Military Museum (June 26th, 2024)

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City To City: Debois - Landor
Miles: 76
Miles Total: 1,615



The Biggest Truck We Saw

A Tank At The Museum

Along The Road

Henry In A Oversized Camping Chair with 6 drink holders

Our Campsite At A Public Park




That morning, we woke up early, around 6:30 am.  Our roommates were leaving early, and the trucks were flying by, so all the noise contributed to an early wake-up time.  With well-wishing to each other, the guy and his sister soon headed off.  We didn't leave until half after eight.  We didn't leave until late because we wanted to go to a museum full of military vehicles, and the museum didn't open until later.  So, during that time, we worked on videos and blogs.  While I was blogging, I could hear Henry almost shouting outside.  When I mentioned it, Henry just chuckled and said, "At least I'm being heard." 
We got to the museum early and observed the vehicles outside. Once inside, Henry and I split up and went our own ways. After spending a couple of hours, we learned a lot and had a deeper understanding and appreciation of what Henry and my Grandpa Creamer did and sacrificed in the Vietnam War. So much effort and sacrifice went into these wars, and the soldiers' sacrifice to defend our country is astounding and inspiring.  
After the museum, it was mostly downhill. Along the way, we saw some Pronghorns. Pronghorns are apparently the second fastest creature in the world and the US's fastest animal.  Also, along the way, we had our first dog chase us.
While we were off the road, eating lunch, a car passed by, honking at us.  
Arriving in Landor, we went to a bike shop to get more tire tubes and new clip-ins.  The night before, our roommate, the guy, said that if we said we were riding the Trans Am trail, they would give us a free ice cream sandwich and beer (if of age).  My dad mentioned the Trans Am trial, and the employees the employees wished us well but didn't do anything.  So, finally, my dad asked about the ice cream sandwiches, and they replied that the other bike shop gave out free ice cream sandwiches.  Luckily, my dad still needed new sunglasses, and we biked there.  And there we got free ice cream sandwiches.  
We headed to the public park, ate dinner, and camped.  

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  1. Aimee DuebberJuly 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM

    A dog chase!? How long did it follow you?

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