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A beautiful day for all, with cooler temperatures and sunny skies. All three routes made their way to Holton today.

The B and A routes traveled the same roads today and were helped by the strong north wind. The K route, on the other hand, had to push several miles north from St. Mary's to join the other two routes at Goff. All the routes enjoyed the south stretch into Holton, pushed by the winds into their destination at the High School.

On the way to Holton, a local family served watermelon and cool drinks at a roadside stop in their front yard.

The city of Holton has really made us feel welcome today, with many food booths in the town square and brochures containing local information.

Our final BAK evening meeting will take place this evening in Linscot Park, a chance for everyone to reflect on the past week and remember the great experiences and to acknowledge the many volunteers who helped made it happen.

Tomorrow we head to Atchison and the Missouri river, our final destination.

If you are meeting a BAK participant on Saturday, here is the route we are taking to Independence Park in Atchison:

Follow US-73 to the West edge of Atchison. Turn Left on to Woodlawn (Heading East turning North) Follow Woodlawn to its end where it becomes SSR 9. Right Turn on to SSR 9 (Heading East). Follow SSR 9 to Junction with K-7 (Main St). Follow K-7/Main St East to 6th Street
Left Turn on to 6th Street (Heading North). One Block on 6th to Commerce Street
Right Turn on to Commerce Street (Heading East)
4 Blocks to 2nd Street, Left Turn on to 2nd Street (Heading North)
2 Blocks to Santa Fe Street, Right Turn on to Santa Fe Street (Heading East)
One Block (Past Amelia Earhart Home) to North Terrace Street
Left Turn on to North Terrace Street (Heading North)
One Block to Atchison Street
Left Turn on To Atchison Street (Heading East)
One Block to Entrance of Independence Park