Yeah, we feel we are finally back into the rv groove. Essentially spent the day traveling south through the midpoint of Iowa. Did Mason City (as in Masons of historical meaning who founded it). Home of Music Man, Meredith Wilson (closed on Sunday of course) and, believe it or not the Park View Hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Looks wonderful but how it ended up here, not sure. Onward to Ames, IA to see Iowa State. Not too impressed, but I'm sure there is more to it than we saw.
Continued south to Pella, IA which is home of the tulip festival. Obviously, off season and everything closed on Sunday. Strong Dutch and religious influence here with 4 religious bookstores around the town square and a Luthern high school. Also a guy reading his Bible on bench along the sidewalk. I would have had a great time on Saturday with all of the boutiques, bakeries, etc.
Continued south through Amish country. Saw several horse drawn carriages and a group of guys playing some game to the amusement of a group of young girls. They were all attired in white shirts, black pants, and suspenders -- the guys. Would have been a great picture.
We crossed into Missouri where fireworks sales seem to be the big thing. Ended up in Thousand Hills State Park which is near Kirksville, MO. Home of osteopathic medicine so I hope we get to museum tomorrow.
Had dinner at the marina in the park. Great view, so-so food. Deer was at the edge of our rv site. Unable to post pictures, I will try later.
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