" Sorry, I didn't mean to sound that bitter about Iowa. I wasn't complaining about the corn, I like cornfields. I just can't get over how much corn there was. I did stop and look around, and I did enjoy the ride. I was not just looking at the corn, and I didn't mind the corn anyway, it's just what made the biggest impression on me, I guess. Bear in mind that I'm usually pretty tired when I write these, so I may forget to mention some of the other things I saw. "

" Katrina,

I'm sorry you didn't have a good time in Iowa. I live in Sioux City, your group came through Sgt. Bluff. The morning you left I saw a bunch of you passing down my street in front of my house as I was getting ready to pul out of my driveway on my bike to go to work. I also saw a bunch going down Hamilton Blvd to head north out of town. You went up Plymouth County K22 if I am not mistaken.

I also saw a group of the Sea to Sea riders at the bike shop when I stopped for an adjusment to my bike before I continued on to work. I showed them how to get to the bike trail which was easier to use to get to Hamilton before they headed out of town.

Yes Iowa has a lot of corn. BNut we also have a lot more to offer. I wonder did you bother to take a look around in the towns yo stated in to see what the towns or cities has to offer? Did you know there are some beautiful art sculpters in down town Sioux City, or that we have a really great river front with lots to offer?

When you rode up K22 did you look to the left & notice the natural beauty of the Loess Hills? Or did you only notice the corn, did not bother to look around at what else the state had offer?

I really don't like when someone complains of corn & they do not bother to take a look around to see what else we have to offer.

Granted our roads are not the best. We are doing what we can to improve that.

I highly recommend a ride called RAGBRAI for you Katrina. It will really open your eyes to what Iowa offers & it's people.

I do love what the people riding Sea to Sea are doing. I think you are spreading a great message about poverty. For those that used the trail, called the Perry Creek Trail to get to Hamilton then head out of town, the trail goes right by our Gospel Mission.

I'll close this by saying I wish I could have ridden with your group on the way out of Sioux City that day. "

" Katrina, we pray you are doing well. We have been praying for you every night and know you have had some rough days since you left our town. Take care and we will continue to read and pray. the Wolters "

" This is really remarkable and I wish you the best. Keep the updates coming as I love reading them! "

" Hey Katrina,
What a wonderful experience for you.
My neice went on a similar trip a few years ago. She had a great time. She is in Africa now running soccer camps for children. So you never know what can be next for you.
Good Luck "

" Katrina, I just found out you are riding with my friend's dad, Dale Mowry. Awesome! I hope the trip is going well and your legs are getting super buff! You go girl!
Holly Sharp "

" Katrina,
Treasure your experience, the USA is a great country and there is no better way than to see it than on two wheels, one day at a time. I will be rooting for you all of the way. "

" Hi Katrina,

This is really cool and wish I was yound enough to be doing it with you. I will look forward to watching your progress "