Well, I started my trip on Monday from Hershey PA. My first stop was Columbus Ohio. I have to say I was disappointed that I didn't stay longer, but I only stayed for a day. Next, I stopped in Lafayette Indiana for two days. I met some interesting people, I toured Purdue. Then I head to where I am now: Pekin Illinois (near Peoria). After driving through farm land after farm land, I was getting kind of discouraged because I wasn't seeing anything or had any knowledge of stuff to do. And also, I was getting discouraged because of the storms I had encountered, or possible storms I will encounter.

I am here for until Monday. I am going to check out the local Festival going on this weekend and also tour around Lakeview Museum. Plus, whatever else I might find.

Now, I am itching for some action. I think I might change route and go to St. Louis Missouri but I am not sure where it's safe to stay there. Or, I might stick to my original plan and stop at Davenport Iowa. Any suggestions.

Thanks,

Elphie.