Hello! It's been awhile since I have blogged. I am currently driving back to school... well, my brother is driving :)... and I thought I should relieve some of the boredom by taking a few minutes to blog! Driving from my tiny town of Woodland Park, CO to Dubuque, IA is quite a treat! This is my 22nd journey along this same path ... *sigh*... which is equivalent to about 13 days of driving!
There are many interesting things (not just corn!) to feed your curiosity as you drive along I-80 for what feels life forever. Personally, my favorite feast for the eyes, and for your nightmares, is the life-size T-Rex statue that is nestled nicely into some grass and trees on I-80 somewhere between Lincoln and Dubuque! The first time I saw Ambrosious (that is what I named him, after the dog from Labyrinth) I almost had a heart attack! Being a fan of Jurassic Park, I have come up with some crazy scenarios about dinosaurs walking amongst mankind...but I never thought it would really happen! :) Next time you are driving along this route, keep your peepers open for Ambrosious. He will be there... ready to delight and terrify you!
Ambrosious
Another roadside attraction that when seen, is a good sign that we have put many miles behind us, is the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in Kearney, Nebraska. Guarded by "Neverending Story" style statues on either side, this monument is magnificent in all of its glory! We pass underneath it, following in the footsteps of Atreyu himself, and hope that the eyes of the winged statues don't shoot us down. To our delight, we have always made it safely to the other side. One day, we will stop and go in! But for now, we will pass underneath, holding our breath, and saying silent prayers.
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
Well, I am going to go take a nap! Maybe I will blog some more later about my travels, but I better rest a little before it's my turn to take over the wheel! Peace and blessings.
