I think that the go-go-go pace is starting to affect the Cunninghams. We all slept in until 8:00 and did not make it into Nauvoo until a little before 10. We stopped at the Brickyard, the Red Brick Store (birthplace of Relief Society!), the temple, and Brigham Young's home before we gave in. I would love to spend a long time strolling the streets of Nauvoo and taking everything in. But, it's FREEZING and the kids do not do well on house tours. So maybe one day. . .
We hit the state highways of Missouri. Not Garry's favorite. We seemed to always be stuck behind a semi. But, we trudged on and found, quite accidentally, Far West and Adam-Ondi-Ahman. I am relieved to report that both sites are in the middle of nowhere and no construction is currently taking place. We have a few more years to become better people.
Next stop: Liberty Jail. The girls did really well on the tour and took asked the guides why there were not beds. Joseph Smith was there for over four months. Freezing for four months.
Though we hit the most sacred spots today, Garry's favorite part was going to Arthur's Barbeque in Kansas City. I think that he built it up in his head, though, and he seemed to be disappointed with what he ordered.
Tonight we're in Topeka at a Residence Inn. Ahhhhh......Residence Inn.
Not as many adventures coming up. Hello, Midwest!
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Ahhhh, Topeka! Trivia you don't want to know: My grandfather served a mission there, while leaving 5 children at home . . . and his wife . . . on the farm . . . where she had to take over the duties . . . . which included milking multiple cows, by hand, twice a day! Man! I'm glad married men (with children at home)don't serve missions anymore
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