Standing near the banks of the Missouri River at Fort Leavenworth I could only imagine that Lewis and Clark were thinking as they continued their expedition that would take them ultimately to the Pacific Ocean in Oregon. No western settlements…only Indians to help guide their way. It was a vast wilderness which would on day become farmland.
At Fort Leavenworth our car was searched in order enter. Noticed a school, bowling alley, commissary, on base. Reminded me of what Ft. Campbell must be like. Colonels and their families got prime real estate with a view of the river.
I saw a piece of the Berlin Wall which was given to then former president Ronald Reagen in 1992. And example of forebearance to end communism to preserve the American way of life,
What have I learned about Kansas? It is a state where farming and ranching is so much ingrained as a way of life. During my travels I saw fields of corn and grazing land. I visited towns where folks are so far away from a Wal-Mart it makes me wonder how they maintain.
We (myself and my hosts) are tired. I’m looking forward to getting back if only to get back into the swing of things.