It's 2:18am and I've found myself laying on a tarp in the front yard of a man named Bruce.
Second full day of exploring Missoula.
This morning started slow: packing up our gear, taking one last shower, eating a last minute sandwich, etc.
Then boom we were off!
I got plastic googly eyes to stick onto random things. Visited more bike shops (there are so many here in Missoula) and revisited the ACA headquarters.
Biked by a lunch/live music event in the downtown Caras Park. Played Bruce's drumset while Kody played piano. Visited a whacky souvenir shop with all kinds of bohemian paraphernalia. Stopped by a music store to get some valve oil for Kody's trumpet. Played on all of their instruments. Ate at a really good chinese buffet.
I then took a tour of the University of Montana while the other guys hiked "The M" and I saw two bucks trotting through campus.
Biked to Taco Bell where they refused us service because the lobby was closed and they do not acknowledge bikes in the drive-thru (bullshit). Got lost because our phones died. Stumbled into Bruce's place to find the yard sprinkled with tents and the living room crawling with cyclists in their sleeping bags.
Goodnight.
- Chris
Your uncle Itchie said this is one of his favorite cities, too...and he has gone to all the contiguous USA states. Glad you're having a fun time, and that your cycling community continues to be so welcoming.
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