The Trail West (2)

Four more states today (but technically I saw five). Here are the highlights...

Illinois - Left Andy and Sally's at about 9AM headed for Sioux Falls, SD. The weather was hot already but the area was pretty - definitely the flat, crop-filled MidWest.

Missouri - More flat land and more crops. It wasn't too bad though. Most of today was just cornfields and plains. Hard to really distinguish specifics between the states. I will say though, that the St. Louis arch is one of the most striking things I've ever seen. Pictures don't capture the magnitude of it - it really was breathtaking!

Iowa - My least favorite state so far - not to say it's a bad place to visit - just the least interesting out of the few I've seen. It seemed to drag forever, but we made it. While driving though Iowa, we could see Nebraska to our left pretty much the whole way. So even though I wasn't IN Nebraska, I SAW it, so it kind of makes the list.

South Dakota - Well honestly I slept most of the way through SD to Sioux Falls. We had about an hour after dinner till we got to the hotel and I dozed a little while trying to read so my memories of SD so far are pleasant ones.

We're at the hotel now and the weather seems nice and I think it's neat to be in a place I've never been. I can't believe how tired I am after just sitting in a car for 10 hours, but I also have to take into account the time difference. I am definitely ready to hurry up and get to Washington, but I am enjoying the ride and really enjoying seeing how beautiful America really is.

Wish I could bring you all with me. I can't wait to be in Washington and send out lots of pictures. Love you all. Goodnight!