Off to the next farm visit...come along with me for some great times along the way!

Nice KOA campsite in Kansas. I meet interesting and nice people almost everywhere I stay. Had a glass of wine and great conversation with my neighbors at this park. 

Love the truck wash at the "Biggest Truck Stop" in the US. Why can't we have these in California? Oh yeah...no water...

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KOA Journey Campsite in eastern Kansas. Hum...KOA seems to be my choice this trip. They are improving!

Wanted to see Branson MO and parts of the Ozark National Forest. Made it to Sedalia, but too hot and a long way off my path this trip. Turning back. Maybe next time around and a different route.

Let's explore Missouri, come on! No grass under our feet! But first lets make a stop at the Dutch Country Store.  Need to refill my tiny cupboards. 

Once again...over the Mississippi River we go! Next stop, Missouri.

Who knows what town Mark Twain resided? Yep you guessed it! Hannibal, MO! I was excited to be here at the Mark Twain Cave Hollow campground. A beautiful area right on the Mississippi River. 

What an experience! I could have a complete blog post just on the campground. Here is the abbreviated experience. Cave tour; wine tasting; restaurant; hiking; village; theater...

And did I say TORNADO? 

Yep, this is me...trying to be brave as it wizzed by 1/2 mile away. Wind, torrential rain and sounded like a freight train! Spent the better part of the evening in a small brick shelter with 30+ other campers. Have to say, it was a pretty cool experience. 

From glorious sunny skies to black and wet skies in two hours that seemed like days. Here are some before, during and just after pictures.

​Central Coast of California folks wish they could have some of this rain!

Bye Bye Mark Twain. Off to the next farm visit. See you there!