Nicely done, Squeezie ! Enjoyed the report. I'm not sure what you mean when you say, "St. Charles food is not close to the trail." ? Are you speaking about grocery stores? because there are a dozen restaurants a mere stone's throw off the trail when you get down to the park along the river.
Also, did you have a favorite or least favorite section? I always felt the Clinton to Sedalia was rather mundane.
You spoke about the Rock Island trail being completed, are you speaking about the Kansas City to Clinton section? I'm interested in increasing the days of riding by starting in Kansas City and using the Rock Island to Clinton before jumping on the Katy.