5/29/24 Paul here, trying my hand at the blog thing. Two big milestones to note: we reached the 1000 mile mark in our journey and we cross the Mississippi River. Alton IL is an old Mississippi river town where we bed down in a generous Baptist church. We also reconnect with cousins Jean and Al from nearby Fenton MO for a fabulous dinner and reminiscing. These were the kind folks that bailed Rhe and I out at the end of last year’s ride.