TULSA RIDE DAY TWO -- Madill, Oklahoma to Seminole, Oklahoma

Day two - Madill, Oklahoma to Seminole, Oklahoma

The effects of the extra heavy Spring rains were evident at every river, stream, and creek.  Here the Washita River was above flood stage, but our trip wasn't impacted again, after we got past Lake Texoma.




We found this treasured old building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.  It served as the Chickasaw Nation Capitol building until 1906, when the Chickasaw Government was dissolved by treaty with the US Government.  It is now used as a museum.

Around every turn and over every hill, we were presented with a new splash of color.  

It seemed that every spot highlighted a new variety of textures and colors. 

Some of my favorite scenes could not be seen from the road.  It wasn't until I got off of my bike to stretch out my legs or to take a bite from an energy bar, that I was able to discover all of the beauties around me.

Riding my bike in a hunched over position for hours on end really made the opportunity to stretch out and lay flat a true pleasure - even more desirable than to eat the lunch Diane had waiting for me.

Another hill or another turn in the road - and voila!  Another meadow of flowers that lightens the heart and brightens the soul.  Such varieties!  What a wonderful Creator we have!  On this ride the flowers seemed to come in large isolated clusters.




One of Diane's duties was to scout out places appropriate for lunch or a quick rest break.  We found that local cemeteries were often the ideal spot, even though they were sometimes a mile of two off the main road.  I'm glad no one thought that I was ready for burial.




When we came upon a town of any size we would take advantage of a city park or even a school playground.  Usually ten minutes was all I needed before I was ready to hit the road again.