Tour de COhio
June 19th - New Franklin, MO (Katy Roundhouse) to Jefferson City, MO
Day 15 - June 19th, 2005
Pedaled 45 miles today to Jefferson City, MO (state capital). Knew of a bed and breakfast that offered camping so we crossed the river from N. Jefferson to Jefferson City itself to find the B&B. We did just that – it's on on W. High Street – called the Jefferson Inn. We camped (are camping) in the lady's backyard about 1/2 block from the B&B (where we showered and shaved). It's good we're not right at the B&B outside 'cause it's next to the freeway – too noisy – much quieter here. We ate at the Arris' Pizzeria – your typical Greek-run Italian restaurant. Good food though, not too expensive – right across the street from the state capitol building – a huge monstrosity, makes the Columbus, OH capitol building look dinky.
This city is very hilly with no skyscrapers and has a very old time feel to it, especially in its architecture. Friendly people, like everywhere so far. No rain, hot, humid. Oh, yeah – we ate breakfast in Rocheport, MO at the Trailside Cafe. Also good food – Rocheport is cool – there's a tunnel and bluffs.
Well, we now have 864 miles behind us. Tomorrow we'll have over 900 miles.
DG
Bo on the Katy next to the Missouri River.
Gary entering Katy Trail tunnel.
Dave G or Gary at Katy Trail tunnel.
Katy Trail tunnel.
Katy Trail tunnel.
Dave G at Katy Trail tunnel.
Trailside Cafe, Rocheport, MO.
Katy Trail, Rocheport, MO.
Trailside Cafe, Rocheport, MO.
Katy Trail and Missouri River.
Dave P along the Missouri River.
Katy Trail and MKT County Trail sign (to Columbia, MO).
Boat tied up on the Missouri River at Cooper's Landing.
Cooper's Landing.
Bo at Cooper's Landing.
Cooper's Landing.
Gary and Dave G having lunch at Cooper's Landing.
Jefferson Inn, Jefferson City, MO.
Jefferson Inn, Jefferson City, MO.
Dave P inside a Jefferson Inn room.
Jefferson Inn room.
Camp in the backyard of the owners of the Jefferson Inn.
Katy Trail flowers.