From Waukee Iowa
To Moline Ilinois
Distance Traveled 212 miles
I awoke up to heat and humidity. It
is interesting that all the time in the desert heat did not bother me…but back
in the humid heat and I am feeling it big time.
By the time I finished packing up I was covered in dampness. It was so wonderful to take a morning shower before leaving to freshen up.
A quick stop in Windsor Heights, a suburb of des Moines, at Sam’s to top
up the gas and then it was time to do some exploring.
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| Des Moines River as seen from Prospect Park |
I stopped at Prospect Park for a view of the Des Moines River and then
another stop at McHenry Park for a short walk to see a pretty view to the Des
Moines skyline
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| Des Moines Skyline seen from McHenry Park |
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| Kellogg Museum in the town of Kellogg |
After a short stretch on the interstate I once again found the exit for
highway 6 with all the scenic roads and quaint historic towns.
The small town of Kellogg has some interesting exhibits on their historic main street but I was the only one on the street and everything was closed.
The small town of Kellogg has some interesting exhibits on their historic main street but I was the only one on the street and everything was closed.
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| Rolling hills, roads and fields the blowing grasses along the road side |
I am driving though more farm and corn country interspersed with quaint towns. The heat is climbing and climbing
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| Grinnell |
Following the historic route 6 markers is easy and small town Iowa is very picturesque.
Most of the streets are lined with trees and the houses have that historical wooden cottage look.
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| Brooklyn Iowa |
Some towns felt like I was stepping back into another time. If not for modern cars things remain unchanged over the years.
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| crocked barn near Homestead |
Exciting changes of scenery were barns like this one with quaint crocked walls and a distinct "un-symmetry."
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| Wondering what is keeping this one up! |
Or others barns that were almost ready to topple over with neglect.
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| Sturgis Ferry Park |
I stopped in Iowa City at McDonald’s for coffee and wifi break before pulling
off the road to see the river at the Sturgis Ferry Park
After driving all day I stopped in at Davenport Sam’s Club to top up the
tank once again. Now it was time for the big decision, do I camp out in the
heat and suffer another night with the discomfort of uncomfortable sleep or
head for a motel. Some research and I
found an Motel 6 nearby in Moline and that made my decision easier….cool air
conditioning it is.
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| Bridge over the Mississippi River |
Crossing the Mississippi was grand!
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| Sun sparkling on the Mississippi River |
The late afternoon sun was sparkling on the water and the bridge was an
older classic design. Unfortunately
there were no nearby waterfront parks that I can stop at for a closer view.
It was really nice to settle into a cooled AC room! Heavenly!
After a long drive today it was pleasant to relax, spend some time
updating my notes and enjoy some time on the phone with Mel.
Renate Dundys Marrello
2014 - 09 - 04
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