Summer Solstice

June 20th represented the longest (by sunlight) day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.  It also is the day we reentered Iowa for the first time in over a month of biking across the Western United States.  Unlike most of the rest of America, we have had near perfect weather on this trip, and no disruption by rain.  That is a far cry from what has happened.  We have seen the wild fires, read about  the devastating rains and tornados that have occurred.  I have seen the crops, and at this stage, they are in EXCELLENT condition, regardless of what the doomsayers are telling you.
Iowa has always had a lush green color, and this year is no different.  The uniqueness of Iowa is in most cases it does not require center-pivot irrigation to get that beautiful color.....it does in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado.  I want to include a picture that sums up the trip.....a silhouette of  the two bicycles on this trip.....a reflection of just how beautiful something can be, if we only take the time in our fast-paced world to SEE it....right in front of us.