More about my trip to Missouri with new pictures

I thought I'd give you a taste of what else I did on my vacation. I had heard a lot about Donna's place from her journal and in my mind's eye, I could see it. It was exactly as she told it. The river, her cabin, the pasture and the animals. This is taken from right in front of her cabin looking out over a field of pretty purple flowers. Actually, they are weeds. I believe she said they were called henspet - or maybe henspit. Either way, they are beautiful and looking out over the field, toward the river it was gorgeous.

Cliff took this picture of Donna and me at the cabin. I think we were trying to decide where to stand to have the picture taken. As you can see, the view is awesome.

Cliff and Donna took me on a drive to see the area and the river. Of course, I had to see what the sign, down by the levee, had to say. Hhhmmmmm - hope nobody's lurking in the trees, ready to shoot trespassers. I could see the river, way over by the trees.

Then we went to the Corps of Engineers location, right by the river. Here I am with an anchor. I'm on the right.
Then here's Donna and me standing on a little dock, right at the edge of the river. I was so in awe of the history that was made there. The Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed that very spot. As in Manassas at the battlefield, I stood for a moment to just imagine those people, so many years ago.

Here's Cliff and I heading back up the hill. As I remember, it was chilly there. I had on a denim shirt plus my suede jacket and was still a little chilly. The next week after I left, they had a hot spell in the 90s for a week. Talk about unseasonal.

After we left the river, we went to the City Market. Can't go on vacation without shopping. There were a lot of local merchants with produce and several other little shops. Enough for me to find some great things to bring home with me. When we were through shopping it was time for a bite to eat before heading to the airport. Well, you can't go to Kansas City without having some Barbeque. Donna took this snap of Cliff and I right after our food was served. It was very good and there was too much. If I hadn't been heading for an airplane, I'D have taken a doggy bag. At work, last week we were taken to lunch for Administrative Personnel Day (used to be Secretary's Day) and we went to Willard's Barbeque, a local eatery. Now Willard's used to be the best BBQ I ever had, but I've got to say, Kansas City really has gooooooood BBQ :o)

All in all, this was one of the best trips I've ever taken. It was relaxing and I got to spend time with my friends.

Cliff has promised next trip I get a real motorcycle ride and I get to drive the tractor.