Blogs from Peru, Indiana, United States, North America

Geo: 40.7537, -86.0689Here are some pics of the cats.... read more

Geo: 40.7524, -86.0681Spent a nice couple of hours at Cousin Dea's house in the country with family members. ... read more

Geo: 40.7524, -86.0681It was nice to see Indiana and Indianapolis from the air. Mom and Dad were waiting for me at the cell phone parking lot. So once I got my luggage (2nd piece out of the shoot!!!), I called them to meet me at the curb. The ride back to Peru was mostly taking up in discussing my trip. Dan called wanting to know if I was going to go uptown when I got home (NO), and if I was attending the parade the next morning (NO). My plans were as follows: eat some food from Harvey Hinklemyers, relax and chat with family, clean up, then off to bed. And that is what I did!Overall, I really enjoyed my trip that I have been wanting to do since 1975 when I got a pen pal ... read more

Geo: 40.7524, -86.0681June 13, 20104:07 a.m.Joplin, MOI slept pretty good. I did sleep in an extra half hour than I planned. Magge has done well this trip. She did not hide once and even was on the bed this morning to make it easy for me to put her in the car. I can't count how many times over the past 15 years when Magge (and sometimes Calle) would hide behind the hotel room's beds. If I didn't keep Magge in the restroom, I would have to spend 10-20 minutes digging her out from behind or under the beds. Once she even got herself stuck underneath the mattress frame. I had to take apart the whole bed to get to her. Old age has finally mellowed her.Kum & Go Gas Station: 8.614 gallons X $2.459= $21.18 ... read more