Today we traversed more or less the entire state of Missouri. We started the day less than two miles from the western border. Tonight we are within 10 miles of the eastern border.
Hi-way 50 took us right through the Missouri Capital City, which is Jefferson City.
The Capital building is quite imposing. And, when we went in, we had a chance encounter with a delightful gentleman who introduced himself as a retired State Senator. He generously offered to show us the floor of the Senate chamber. We would love to give him credit by name, if we could only remember!
Tonight, for the first time in 8 days, we were reminded of what the inside of a private home actually looks like. Many thanks to our friends Diane and Phil for a lovely home cooked authentic St. Louis meal. And, thanks to them all the more for letting us use their laundry room through the dinner hour!
Tomorrow we see the sights in downtown St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch. Be sure to tune in for pictures of that.
Miles today = 248
Miles on US-50 today = 248. We are 67% of the way to Ocean City, MD. That's two-thirds of the way!
TO =2200.
Saw that you went through Newport KY. Keith's dad had a grocery store there in the 1950's. He said the town had a terrible reputation - known as "sin city USA". Known for gambling, prostitution, crooked politics and lots of fist fights. He said Larry Flint had one of his first clubs there - a strip joint - before Hustler. Sounds like they cleaned things up since then.
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