It was a LONG day of driving! We left South Dakota after a quick breakfast and drove through Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. There are not many pictures of the day's journey. Ariel takes a video at every state line but, other than that, we drove.
Stopping for gas at a place in Nebraska was a little terrifying. It was just a bit off the freeway, over the state line. There was loud obscene music coming from a car nearby and shady characters lounging about. We used the bathroom in the minimart and there was more alcohol than I have ever seen, along with various drug paraphenalia. I seriously think the police should be alerted. Scary!
Our only other event of the day was a near collision with a deer. We were driving about 75 down a freeway in Missouri and it ran in front of us. I am so thankful Steve was driving! He braked and turned a little just in time!
After driving by own new house to get the mail, we checked into the hotel (at 2:30am) where Steve lived for 9 months. After 4400 miles, 18 states, and a lot of incredible sights, it was the end of an incredible journey - and the beginning of a new one. I know it will take a while before this feels like "home". We left behind very close friends and family, who I already miss! I like the fact that we can stay in touch.
I was successful at getting all the utilities turned on in our name at the new house, except internet so I am not sure about posting for a few days. Ariel will be here until Monday :( and we just might have to go to coffee so we can post our blogs. Tomorrow is "move-in" day. Deep breath! Stay tuned!
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