April 15, 2012

After an early wakeup and continental breakfast, we were on the road and crossed the Arkansas River before 7. The city of Fort Smith was covered by darkened skies but no rain yet. On our way towards Oklahoma City, we met a thunderstorm for about 10 minutes. We spent about 5 of that under a bridge to make sure the van didn't get the "chickenpox". Once on the other side of OK City, the sky was clear and the roads not heavily traveled. We did stop shortly before noon to Skype Caroline and Garrett and Dana and Becky were there so we were treated to seeing 5 of the grandkids.

Along the way there were many windmills to supplement the cheaper natural gas that many homes use. I do wonder if their fire insurance is more expensive. I did stop to refuel the van and 100% gas was available so I gave the van a treat. I didn't think you could still buy it. What's up with that.

We also stopped to visit a Route 66 museum but Sunday isn't a good day to do anything but visit your favorite house of worship. No closed doors there. After 460 miles of van time (Alice drove 105) we pulled up in Amarillo TX.