Thanks Mark. Yes we have the time and the legs. Your experience adds to our fuel to divert from the Ozarks and some of it's challenges.

BTW I followed your journal as you made your way across. It is part of my planning for our upcoming trip, and my last two attempts! We currently have Clyde and Trudy's home as a possible overnight stop...if they are still warmshowers hosts when we come through. I see you crossed the Eads Bridge, do you remember how that was? I will be re-reading it too! Good to talk with you!