From Kiowa, CO we traveled to
Once we were in Limon, the sun had already set and we were very tired.
We had to decide to either continue through town to the KOA, which would cost us $26 to pitch a tent or to travel across the street to the T&A truck stop and camp with the truckers for free.
We chose the FREE choice.
After sleeping with the hum of the diesel engines, we woke to the sun shinning and a rumble in our tummies.
MC D's was across the street and the dollar menu was on the platter. 5 Sausage McMuffins, 1 Hash brown and 2 Small coffees later we set out west towards
We were in for a surprise!!
The wind started blowing from the south, wind that was not a soft breeze, but a hurricane force wind up to 70 mph. I have posted a video of our experience.
It was 13 miles until we reached the next town. The wind was so strong that at times it would push us into to road.
It was a life threatening day. We finally arrived in Hugo, recharged with some granola, and were looking for a ride. There was no way we were going to be able to make it to the next town in that weather.
There was construction on the 287 south and we needed a ride.
Tammy, from the Road Crew picked us up and drove us 8 miles to the nearest rest stop.
Vesper and I were alone at the rest stop thinking that a Tornado or rain was on its way. We began to walk our bikes down the road when we passed the Concrete distribution center when Vesper was stopped by one of the workers.
Luis Barraza with Castle Rock Construction Co. rescued Vesper and I from the 75mph winds.
He offered to give us a ride to Kit Carson but drove us all the way to
Thank you Luis for the ride, your time, and the $20 you gave us to help us on our way to D.C.!!
Once the sun went down, the wind died down and changed direction. We were able to watch a lighting storm from an old barn that was rescued and used as a common area.
The sleep was welcome as we woke to today with a clear sky and no wind we pushed forth to Tribune,
Tomorrow is a new day, In Kansas!!
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