Day 20-Pulled Buffalo Meat Sandwich

Liberal, Ks to Dodge City, Ks.
Miles: 84.2
Time: 5:20
Average: 15.8 mph
Max: 28.2 mph
Total Ascent: 1,647 ft
Est Calories: 5,666

We had a nice day with tail winds for almost 60 miles, and crossing winds for the last 24. The first 40 miles to the first and only SAG (at the Dalton Gang Hideout) was accomplish comfortably at over 17 mph. NICE. Here we have a picture of young calves having a curious look at us while we watched them. They got bored first and moved on before we did.

Those "amber waves of grain" in the heartland have not quite ripened, as we saw "emerald" waves of grain as far as you could see for most of the day. It's clear that these farms are measured in sq miles, not acres.

Once again there wasn't much to eat along the route, but the best was saved until last, in Dodge City. The Boot Hill historical section provided the savory delight. We came upon two guys hitching up two very large draft horses to a stage coach and asked them where there might be a local sandwich shop that would allow people dressed like us to enter. They pointed to this Ice Cream Parlor in the Boot Hill section right next to us. It turned out to be a real treat. They had a yummy pulled buffalo meat sandwich (very tender like pulled pork). Bob and I each had that with pepper cheeze, lettuce and tomato, and BBQ sauce, on a nice soft, fresh honey wheat roll, with pickles on the side. BBQ chips to go along. Then, we finished up with a hard ice cream chocolate sundaes (one hot fudge, and one regular chocolate). And, lots and lots of Dr Pepper soda. Yum, Yum, Yum. After 80+ miles anything might taste good, but this was a sandwich to die for, on Boot Hill!!!!! Ah, f-o-o-o-od. Another 80+ mile day is scheduled for tomorrow. See ya......................