Monday night we left Chatfield, Minnesota for the quick evening drive to Des Moines, Iowa where we had a very comfortable night in a "Sleep Inn", very nice unlike our experience in Illinois. At Gabe's recommendation we stayed right next to the "Machine Shed" restaurant just off Interstate 35. During the short drive the kids were entertained by the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" on the iPad. This film was shown for educational purposes as both Jaik and Laila were learning appropriate CB-Radio lingo to use on our short distance walkie-talkies. And that's a big 10-4.The remainder of the drive was uneventful with corn and wind turbines providing most of the scenery. Des Moines is a quiet, well lit place. Surrounded by darkness in all directions and beautiful starts above, we think about the good times with the Perkins and where we will see them next. Utah? Minnesota? Or maybe North Dakota?
The slow driving of the U-Haul and late departure have helped us make the decision to scratch off the extended trip to see Mount Rushmore and Devil's Tower. We can save that for 2014 or 2015.
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