Photos from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin

Crossing into Wisconsin on Monday July 12, 2021


Mississippi River from short hike by Effigy Mounds, Iowa


The boys at the top of a long ruthless hill in Iowa.  Surprisingly, Iowa is very hilly in parts of it, and it’s very beautiful too!


We ran across this beautiful Consecrated Catholic church in Petersburg, Iowa. It had recently been restored, meaning painting and also all of the intricate and ornate artwork touched up or repaired.  


Field of Dreams movie set  in Dyersville Iowa. 


*Amazing* warm showers hosts in Illinois, Danny and Donna.  What a blessing and reprieve they were to us!

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We discovered Casey’s convenience stores and got sick of them, all in the same day 😆.  
I grew up in Illinois and the smells, corn fields, and seeing some special people like my best friend from high school Jessica, ( who brought us dinner!) brought back great memories.   


River boat tour on the Mississippi River on a paddle boat replica in Lacrosse, WI. 


Back in Ohio I got to see my half sister Laura and her kids which was great! 

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  1. sharonJuly 20, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    So nice you get to meet up with friends and family along the way ❤️

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