Worthington to Chicago

Satuday, 4th April: Worthington – Chicago

Up early on the road

Passing farming land in Minnesota

Straight down the I-90

Went for the scenic routes, i.e cross country, we cut down to Mason City, Iowa. Saw two buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright there.

Then along the 18, crossing Mississippiriver into Wisconcin.

Discovered that we are not far from Talisien North. Detoured there.

By now Martin had enough of the 55 miles an hour speed limit on the country roads.

At Madison we finally got back on Interstate straight down to Chicago.

Toll roads

First time we encountered traffic in a week

Hotel was a great location but crap. Rooms were still being cleaned when we checked in at 7pm.

Got a free drink – got in theroom at 9pm – not happy.

Brian Udovich gave us a few great recommendations of where to go in Chicago. So, went for dinner at pizzeria uno, drink at a brewery round the corner, and then watched blues at  the blue Chicago. Great to be out and amongst people.

550miles

Keystone to Worthington

Friday, 3rd April: Keystone – Worthington

Got up early, real early.

Pictures at Mount rushmore

Down to Crazy horse memorial – too expensive and not even ready! Nothing like working on a sculpture since 1947 – and too early as bus tours didn't start till 10am.

Went down to windcaves NP – great we saw Bison and wide prairie land

On the interstate to see Badlands – pretty cool and HUGE

Minuteman Missle HQ now a National Monument. The Minutemen were the US defence against Russian nuclear weapons. From receiving the order to launch was 5 minutes. Amazing this is the silos are right by Intestate 90.

Back on the I-90 east and just drove as we could – finally stopped at Worthington, Minnesota

Stayed in the days Inn – no dinner. Watched President Obama's town hall talk to the students of Straasbourg.

440miles