May 3

Ruth dropped us off on a cool but cloudless morning and we walked in sunshine today. We could see the bridge over the Little Missouri River and we soon crossed over. The river must be twice its normal size or ever bigger than that. It has rained hard here for the past 2 days and rivers and creeks are overflowing.

 

We walked into the small town of Daisy, population 109. When we stopped at the towns only gas station, the lady behind the counter told us about a group of Boy Scouts that had been rescued by helicopter that morning. We had seen a mobile TV station truck from Shreveport yesterday and today and wondered why they were in such a small town. We are glad all the boys got out safe and sound and maybe a little wet.

 

Up the highway a few miles a fellow pulled over and said. "You guys look like you are walking with a purpose". He had seen us several times as he drove up and down the highway and wanted to check on us and what we were doing. He also gave us a compliment. "You look like you know what you are doing". Thanks. We have learned a few things along the way.

 

Up ahead a crew was working on the bridge across Lake Greeson. It was one way traffic and we stopped and talked to one of the flagmen. John told him we felt a special kinship to anyone wearing orange. We crossed the bridge and on the other side we told the flagwomen about our special kinship.

She laughed and told us to be careful.

 

We walked a few more miles and came to the town of Kirby. 12 miles today. Stay tuned ....