tubsumpin'

So, I went out of my way a bit when I got to St Louis.  Frustrated with my VW's nav system, I almost bailed on trying Sump Coffee Bar.  Boy, am I glad I stuck it out.  Lots like Joe Beans in Roc.  Sparsely, and tastefully decorated and focused solely on "purity."  I enjoyed a mid-journey cap, and was thrilled to find that the shop uses local milk, and deep, dark beans.  Yum!

On my way out of SL I couldn't help myself.  Believe me when I say that I was going quite slowly when I snapped this pic.  We were in the midst of construction, so "slow" was the name of the road game.  I also crossed the mighty Missouri River, and geez, I almost turned around when I saw a sign for The Katy Trail.  But then I realized that if I did I would be adding 2 1/2 hours to tomorrow's 8 hour day.  Better planning I should have done (says Yoda).  Anyone up for coming back to Missouri with me and riding the Katy Trail?

Wow, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana are FLAT!  And, how nice it was to see some rolling hills, and strata on the side of the Missouri highway.  Nice day of driving, and now it's time for rest.  Tomorrow, DENVER!