I never thot about the fact that these 3 states are consecutive both geographically and alphabetically in the road map atlas. Of course they line up differently in each situation.
It rained much of the day's travel, not just sprinkly stuff, but downpour have to have your wipers on the highest setting cloudburst percipitaion. Consequently the sightseeing in these 3 "i" states was significantly impaired. Missed seeing most of those plowed fields getting good and muddy, missed admiring the low rolling hills, and flat expanses, missed all that green grass and budding trees, missed all those farms buildings and tidy farm houses.
I did get to see the Mississippi River, went over it on I 284, I think that was the number of the route. And the Iowa River, and the Illinois River, and many other rivers and creaks.
Iowa gets the prize for the best Rest Areas along a major hiway. Very well appointed with playgrounds for kids, well stocked vending machines, clean and modern restrooms, beautiful landscaping, multiple picnic areas, ample parking, and, the best of all, wireless internet access. Also, the pet areas were a cut above the norm.
We drove 550 miles from eastern Iowa to the middle of Indiana. We were enthusiastically welcomed by Wendy with snacks, drinks, and dinner. Great dinner.
Jack likes the freedom of a backyard and the company of Chauncy, a black dog.
But, got to go, no electricity here and the battery is running low on my computer.
Over and out from America's heartland.
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