June 27th. McPherson to Abilene,KS. Elevation: 1,155 ft. 64.3 miles. The night at McPherson was very stormy, we were all concerned about the following morning being to wet of a ride. It turn out to be a beautiful day. 6.1 miles out of McPherson we turn left towards the town to Canton, KS. ( a beautiful country road all the way to Abilene, KS. Took some pictures in front of a farmers house because it's unique mail box. We also spoke to him about the economy of the country- he explain to us how the media tries to make us believe that because of ethanol now the cost of cattle feed is more expensive -not true-after corn is processed for ethanol they feed the corn to the cattle. In Abilene (Skip, Don and I ) went to the Eisenhower Museum. (2724) Hot/Cold water tanks in Canton, KS. , (2725) Very green pasture and healthy looking cattle, (2726) C.J. and Kip, (2727) Oil Rig , (2728 and 2729) mail box, (2730) Skip, Don and I at AB official 1/2 way point, (2731 and 2732 )Creative photo at 1/2 way point, (2733) Don's cheer leading jump, (2734) Don by the Chisholm Trail sign, (2735) Eisenhower Statue and museum grounds, (2738 & 2739) Murals inside of museum, (2740) Chapel where family is buried.
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