This post comes to you from Lincoln Nebraska, where I'm sitting on a porch swing enjoying the 70 degree weather. We left early on Wednesday the 24th and drove into eastern Indiana, where a snow storm prompted us to stop for the night. Luckily our hotel was a mile down the road from a Culver's so I got a butterburger, cheese curds, and a concrete mixer (for those who don't know, a delicious concoction of frozen custard with things like Reese's peanut butter cups mixed in for added fat content and a more delicious flavor). I love midwestern food.
Thursday we drove to Lincoln. I guess I should technically say I drove, because I love driving and don't let anyone else drive if I can help it. I'm really enjoying being on a road trip. It's interesting to see just how many more birds of prey there are once you're across the Mississippi River. As someone who pays attention to such things, It's a pretty noticeable difference. Driving in Iowa or Nebraska, you can't go five minutes without seeing an american kestrel, red-tailed hawk, or bald eagle. It's also impressive to experience just how much space exists out here. Every time I've been out west, the vastness of it all helps keep everything in perspective. It also stands in stark contrast to the cramped confines of New York City. The dog park we went to here in Lincoln was probably ten acres and felt more like a repurposed cow pasture than anything else. It could easily have been two or three different parks in NYC.
Friday night we met up with a handful of relatives--grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, etcetera. Korynne's recital was far more than just an excuse for us all to get together though. Seeing her play was a real treat, and her talents and abilities are genuinely impressive. Today we all made the most of the beautiful weather, and after trying in vain to tour the inexplicably closed Capitol Building (which I suspect inspired the architecture for Naboo [a planet in Star Wars]), we enjoyed a lovely day spent touring the University of Nebraska campus and relaxing at a couple of parks.
Tomorrow begins our tour of national parks in the Southwest, starting with Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, a park that will be new for both of us. We're really looking forward to it, and we both are so grateful for the chance we have to go on this vacation.
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