Day 4 Davenport to Grafton

Frank ran across one of the bridges between the Quad Cities early in the morning just to annoy the lads whilst Mike explored the city. Meanwhile Vic and Eoin formulated cunning plans regarding where to stay that night while pretending it was all Mike’s idea. 

Another calm and assured driving performance from Frank that only resulted in two near death experiences and a 7 car pile up. Stopped at Burlington at really nice coffee shop,  dodged a two mile train, lunched at Quincy on the water where Frank started on his 'best Reuben sandwich' quest and then went through Warsaw which is totally run down and properties go for $800. We stopped for a quick coffee in Hannibal, birthplace of Samuel L. Clemens (aka Mark Twain). He was right to get out of there as quickly as possible we all agreed.

After heading for the ferry we discover on arrival at swamp town that it had stopped running years ago! All eyes turned towards Vic but he pretended not to notice. That was a bit of a shock and necessitated a 60 mile alternative route to Grafton through the highways of St.Louis eventually reaching Grafton and Tarapoint B&B. And what views! We went to the local Taco Tuesday gig and over to Insane Wayne’s pub. He wasn’t there and judging by the place he wasn't that insane.  After a brief pool tournament we had the nightly row about the next days destination and things to do before letting Vic decide. It was just easier.