The Last Stretch

WE MADE IT!!! After grabbing some Chipotle for dinner we left Ft. Collins yesterday around six. We were fortunate enough to make it to the Wyoming border just before sunset so that we could get a picture with one more state sign. From there we headed on to Nebraska, Iowa, and lastly Illinois.. that’s right all in one night.
The drive started with an intense game of twenty questions and then “Would you rather…”. Twenty questions included answers including “following the speed limit,” mermaids, and fire crackers. Unfortunately that could only entertain us for an hour or two of our 15 hour drive. While the boys power napped Shy and I got to enjoy the unbelievably compelling drive through ALL of Nebraska. Nebraska graced with cities such as Friend, Beaver Crossing, and Pleasant Dale. Attractions included the Holy Family Shrine, Firefighter Museum, and the animal safari! Sadly, it was too dark to take part in any of these, but I’m sure they would be worth going back for. In summary, Nebraska=Really boring.

The rest of the night was interspersed with napping, jamming, and talking. When I awoke this morning I was in Iowa City at a Kum and Go gas station. It was disgusting to say the least so we came and went as fast as humanly possible. It even had a nasty uni-sex bathroom. Not exactly the best way to start out your day if you know what I mean. Iowa City, however, was quite cute. For breakfast we all enjoyed Chipotle (left over from last night of course).
From there we were on the home stretch. This morning we got to see the Mississippi River and the largest truck stop in the nation! Today we played twenty questions- famous people. People chosen included Elvis, Betsy Ross, Pablo Picasso, Britney Spears, and Danny Schmitt.

I am so happy to say we FINALLY made it to Batavia! We are all still in desperate need of a shower but we are on our way to being clean and well-rested. Its funny to think we only spent four days and five nights on the road. Mind you, four of the five nights were spent in the van. Props to Sarah for letting us crash on her couches and not live like bums. The journey was awesome. As an update on the status of my head after the bar fight collision it proceeded to only get worse yesterday but I’m hopeful the soreness will go away within the next couple of days.

I’ll make sure to keep you posted on the adventures that B-Town has in store for us. Until then, remember to appreciate hot showers and warm flat surfaces to sleep on!