The Long Haul

Day 2 was a pretty long driving day: 530 miles, which got us to Lieber state Park , between Indianapolis and Terre Haute Indiana.

Highlights of the day were:

Robin and Sam finding a treasure trove of seashell fossils in the brook near our campsite in Allegany State Park.

An all-day Fuel Duel, to see who could get the highest mpg. Carroll’s first day average was around 21.5, so I thought I had her cold when I got up to 25.5, but I should have known better! Never underestimate the competitive instinct of a Maxwell! Before the day was out, she got it up to 25.9!!!

The real highlight had to be the campground this evening, though. Dogwoods and redbud in full bloom, and the smell of the honeysuckle almost overpowering. Our first chance to ride our bikes, and the campground entirely to ourselves!

Day 3 was Northland Alum Reunion Day, first in Vandalia Indiana, where we rendezvoused with Tom & Magi and their dog Slim, who were headed east on I 70. Our last post was sent from the library there.

Then on to St Louis, and a quick trip up in the Arch… (Very impressive!) On to Rosebud for a wonderful visit with Jessie Cargas. We totally fell in love with her place there, nearly bailed on the whole rest of the trip to just spend 6 weeks there. Boys fished in her pond; Sam caught 15 fish on his home-made pole!

Finally, very reluctantly, dragged ourselves away at 3:00 in the afternoon.

*****Post ends abruptly due to family eager to see more of Kansas! Much difficulty posting pics, so more later.*****