Yesterday was an all driving day, with nothing really scenic about it except for the quickly receding views of the Rocky Mountains in my rear view mirror.
Once I got out of the hotel yesterday, I just kept driving until I needed gas. I then gassed up, got some provisions, and continued on. I drove and drove, and drove some more. Eventually I made it to I-29 Interchange in Sioux Falls. I decided to take 29 through Iowa instead of 90 across to Chicago. Pretty much once I get to Kansas City, I will be going back the way I came. I decided to go back to same way (from Kansas City) because I really liked the drive, and it had no tolls. Besides I have driven through PA plenty of times, I would rather drive through KY and WV.
Anyway, eventually I got tired and I made it to a place called Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had never heard of the place until yesterday, but it was hopping. Apparently there’s a bunch of Casinos and the place was rather busy. I guess it was a Friday night after all. All the hotels were extremely expensive and/or booked. A crappy Super 8 was $120! I decided to continue on.
About an hour later, it started raining and I was realizing there’s nothing out here. Eventually I found an exit with… A Super 8 motel. Ugh. I stopped out of necessity not desire and got a room. At least here it was only $54. It’s crappy, but I slept. I don’t think I have bed bugs or any diseases, but I did get enough sleep to continue on this journey today. Unfortunately, it looks to be raining outside. Hopefully I don’t end up driving in the rain all day today.
There aren’t any fancy pics on this phase of the journey. Just driving home. I don’t think I will make it all the way today. I’m still fairly far out, at least 17 hour of driving, which I don’t think I can muster. So, I should be home tomorrow.
