The rest of the ride was pretty much uneventful as one can only see corn on the left and soybean on the right with an occasional new tractor or a rented harvester or combine headed towards the fields. At this point, there is a lot that is still to be harvested.
Today, we left again early, headed to Hamilton, about 190 miles down the road to Missouri to see the Missouri Quilt company. It features the Main store that warmly welcomes new customers as far away as Maine. It has small displays of items that can be found in other stores on either side of the street...all centered on quilt making, except for storefront #8 which is the man cave for those who need a break from walking around silently. Missouri Quilt Company
While Tom was chiding other men in the store about keeping track of their credit card, Grammie was doing her best to wear it out. This is how she rolls.
We left Hamilton and drove another 145 miles to Hannibal Missouri, where we crossed through last year, to stay overnight.
Becky Thatcher's childhood home.
The local brew-pub with a good look at the Mississippi from the 2nd floor.
For those that would like to spend some time sightseeing, a trolley provides your ride.
One can still take a riverboat sightseeing ride, or an evening 2 hour dinner cruise.
The Mississippi is still actively used for transportation. How about a houseboat vacation?
The new bridge across the river was dedicated in 2000 and is named the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge.
Sam Clemens was actually a riverboat pilot before he became a journalist and then a writer.
A view of the river from the lighthouse located 200 feet above the river.
Thanks for keeping an eye out for Grammie.
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