day 10 6/28

Woke up for a much more pleasant run on the exact same loop I had done yesterday on 93 degree heat. Kate came with for the first 20, the. Turned around. While the bike system is great, it’s all concrete, which is significantly worse for runners. There are however, numerous dirt trails close to the city if you were willing to drive a little.

Got breakfast on our way out at a smoothie place and “peace, love, and little donuts” that did a sort of mini doughnut with tons of different toppings. They were amazing. Probably 25+ flavors to choose from.

Hit the freeway and started the weave back to mn. Rather than the freeway, we took a collection of backroads that brought us through Scottsbluff, alliance, and eventually valentine.

Found a cheapish motel, and their new brewery “bolo” with actually had outstanding beer. We’ve made quite the rounds on beer this trip, maybe 7 breweries when it’s all said and done.

Dinner at the peppercorn steakhouse which delivered all that you hoped they would. A burger large enough to make you a little sick at a good quality and solid price.