Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Illinois-Wisconsin-Iowa

Yesterday I dropped Dan-O off at the airport, I will miss my first travel buddy. I didn't get to write so much while he was with me but we had many "great success" moments, saw some beautiful sites, interesting places and he was an understanding, flexible guinea pig who introduced me to some good new music too. Thanks for bravely being the first Dan. "Come on sucker, lick my battery."

I then managed to get myself a few hours of pure relaxation and had a wonderful massage. After a week of driving and the I know hard to believe, stress of this new adventure, my back was a giant knot. A Jamba Juice after that and some lunch and I was off to Wisconsin.

It was too brief but wonderful to see my former RNSDP, Timmy and family. Along the way I saw two towns that really stood out...

Harvard, IL - Home of Milk Day
Darien, WI - Home of Corn Fest

After having passed through the Tomato Capital of Canada last week, I think I've got a new list to keep...

It is really beautiful up there and it was really a great landing place to visit with Meg and her generous and fun family.


Meg's nephew Xavier was one of the highlights of the day. Last I saw him he was just a baby, but now he's a full grown toddler and a very cute one at that. This is his "signature look", let's call it Blue Steel if you will.

Another highlight, watching the fire department of Troy, WI practice loading up the water tanker from the nearby lake. :)

Thank you to the Zei family for the warm Wisconsin welcome and I am glad it all worked out. Lots of love to all of you.

Hitched up the trailer today with help from the campground crew and took off for Iowa. Staying outside Iowa City and have met some very nice campers here. Jane and Buzz have been full timers for 11 years and were very warm welcomers to my new temporary home.


First full solo flight = great success!! Bring on the corn...

Cheers!

Kelly

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

We were so happy to host you in the dairyland. Although it was way too short, you could not have come by at a better time.
We'll have to see what more excitement we can round up on your next visit. Maybe a real fire to show of their newly acquired skills.
Be well my friend and follow the guidelines for grizzlies.
lots of love,
Meg

Anonymous said...

Wah wah we wah! It was good to see the co-founder of ALA!! Have a great time in the tetons!