Colby, Kansas

That is where the Goose and I resting our heads this evening.  Colby is a thriving metropolis of 5400 people and is I quote "The oasis of the prairie" .... oasis umm well being that all I have seen for the past 200 miles is farmland complete with handmade signs stating "If I repent now Jesus will forgive me." So I guess it is an oasis.  Colby also holds the Prairie Museum - a 24 acre sight that is intended to educate me on the high land prairie.  Goose and I will be going to tomorrow morning before we head to Boulder. 

Lucy and I had a full day of activities beside the driving ... because let me tell y'all it gets to be a bit of a bore after the many hours that have been spent behind the wheel.  We went and had our picture taken in front of the Arch in Saint Louis. 

We pushed on to Kansas City - but before we got there a stop at a Vineyard was made.  I mean who doesn't want to stop and taste wine at 11:30 in morning? Plus who knew Missouri even had vineyards?! I sure didn't...and I ended up buying 2 bottles.  Such a lush - I know.  We reached Kansas City and well Lucy and I rolled down our windows and gave Kansas City our best shout out / wave.  We had no intention of visiting - just passing through.  I mean our plan today was to get all the across the state so we could have a siesta on the KS/CO border.  Anywho KS is a hoot to drive through...if you ever get the chance I recommend you do it - via I-70.  Never will following set of events take place during a drive. 

        Lots and lots of signs for Adult Toy Stores - all located just off the highway! Followed by nothing ... exits but no hotels, gas stations, food, nothing ... for miles.  I mean like 100 plus miles... just farms - with cows and grass and more grass.  Then handmade signs on the edge of people's property stating if "You repent now - Jesus will forgive." ... mind you still no gas stations ... and finally we get to civilization... and by civilization I mean the thriving town of Colby.  Thank goodness because there were only 30 miles left until the state line.