Jan the Librarian

Akron City Library

Welcome to Akron, CO

It appears we have been climbing.

Lunch in Akron, CO (Might be the highest point between here and Akron, Ohio.)

Lunch time in Akron, Colorado.

"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open" Jawaharal Nehru

I decided to take advantage of this fine small town library and post early.
Jan, the librarian had a most engaging smile and cheerfully welcomed me to the library, a building built back in 1931. She has worked here for twenty-years and the facility is perfectly maintained.
Right now, it's about 55 degrees, and a gusty wind is blowing from the south east. Today's ride from Yuma to here was only twenty-seven miles. I have about thirty miles to pedal before reaching tonight's destination of Anton.
While stopping for fuel (powdered donuts) in Otis, I talked to Mark, owner of a gas station, and his customer, also named Mark. They said the farming season looked pretty good and that most farmers were busy preparing for winter. I can confirm that based upon today's wind winter might be harsh.
Just as I was departing Mark's station, three motorcyclists from North Carolina pulled in for gas. Charles, David, & Harry, three retired gentlemen were returning from Yellowstone.
They were bundled in leather and their BMW's were overflowing with camping gear. David had just lost his wife four weeks ago, so they decided a motorcycle tour would be a good idea.

Can you believe David fell asleep while going sixty miles an hour, and crashed into a hay field. Amazingly, he suffered only bruises while his motorcycle was totaled. That's an interesting story, but it gets better. Having decided not to give up on motorcycling, he found a relatively new BMW K-1200LT and bought it in Wyoming on the spot. (I had inquired about his Wyoming license plate) The seller; was non other than the Attorney General of the State of Wyoming. Evidently, he had quit riding and decided the time was right to sell. So, there you have it, a willing seller and a willing buyer. Deal consummated, and these three bikers were back on the road.

I said goodbye and continued on to Akron.

Oh, I almost forget to mention the super Mexican dinner I enjoyed last evening.
Directly across the street from the Nelson Inn was El Deportivo. Service was excellent, and my were the Tacos delightfully tasty. PS: Donato recommends this establishment to all who pass by on Highway 34.

Have a great afternoon and look for a post tomorrow evening. (Saturday)

Leaving Yuma, CO

Cool temperatures this morning.
Today's forecast calls for cloudy and a high near 60.
I'm off to Anton, which is about 55 miles southwest of Yuma.
Enjoy your Friday and have a great weekend.