Plentywood, MT (Rest Day)

Finally, we had a rest day. On day 16, we found ourselves in Plentywood, Montana, ready to give our bodies a break from bikes for a day. First off, we had a radio interview in store. It was a pretty special experience. It was our first live radio interview of the trip, and we were pretty excited. It took place in the back of a little drugstore, in a backroom, where two telephones were our microphones. After we had our time as celebrities, we had some breakfast and drove to Outlook, Montana, just a fifteen-minute drive from Plentywood. It was time to meet the Stoner family. As soon as we got there, we were thrust into the world of farming. Farms surrounded us. Individual houses were at least two miles apart. After a delicious lunch with the locals, Helen Stoner, Brendon’s grandmother, gave us a wonderful look into the history of Eastern Montana, as well as the lives of her relatives and how they first settled the land. Afterwards, we explored the farm machinery found at the Stoner farm. Parker and I got a sweet ride in a tractor, and we all got a close look at the combines used to harvest the crops. Later on, as temperatures soared above 100 degrees, we sought shelter in the house of Bonnie Stoner, Brendon’s aunt. We got to relax for a while, enjoying a movie, and lying on a massive, very comfortable couch. Amazingly, we had another home-cooked meal. It was a feast, and I’m getting really worried that we won’t be too spoiled after today. The Stoner family has hosted us so graciously. We’re all very thankful for their generosity and their willingness to give us a little peak at how they live out here. Now, it’s time to hit the hay and get ready for another day on the road. It’ll be out last in Montana. Tomorrow, we’ll finally get through this mighty state. After 9 days, we’ve finally made it. What’s next, North Dakota? No problem.