Blogs from Davenport, Iowa, United States, North America

The drive from Alton RV Park in Columbus OH to Clark's Ferry Recreation Area in Montpelier IA (from where the journey to Alaska would begin) was too far for Uncle Larry, so I decided to make a stop at Kamp Komfort RV Park in Bloomington IL to visit one family member and a childhood neighbor. I departed Columbus on Wednesday, June 26, 2018 and took I-70 to Indianapolis IN, connected with I-74 through Champaign IL and on to Bloomington. The trip was long by Uncle Larry’s standards but was uneventful. Unfortunately, I had learned a few weeks before my visit that my nephew, the women’s gymnastics coach at Illinois State University in Bloomington, would be out of state during my visit. That was not a problem as I had last-minute details to address before heading out ... read more

Well it is time for the next installment of our vacation adventures. We are travelling with our family to Paris, London, and Wales over the next two weeks - and are looking forward to the sight seeing and the adventures we always have travelling. Our first stop is Paris where we will spend 3 days. From there we will take the "Chunnel" to London and sight see there for 3 days. At the end of the first week, we go to Wales and pick up a canal boat and will spend the second week touring the canals in Wales. We are in Chicago, waiting for our plane to Philedelphia. Connie has already located the child she most wants to sit beside. The other good news is that both flights are totally full! So far, so good ... read more

Geo: 41.5383, -90.5764Today, we are two days from home. We've traveled from Sioux Falls to Davenport. We had planned to stop at the Iowa State Fair but the weather was crappy so I researched things to do in Omaha and found the zoo. Now, normally we don't do zoos unless they are unique. This one seemed unique and didn't disappoint. They have a Desert Dome indoor with a desert exhibit and a nocturnal animals cave and swamp exhibit below the desert. Super cool. We ate at the cafe which overlooked their rainforest exhibit. It took us an hour and a half to go through the first exhibit. After lunch we went through the indoor rainforest exhibit which was amazing. It took us about 45 minutes to do the upper level of the rainforest but Matthew wasn't ... read more

Well today started the first day of "super slab" travel. We had to get to Davenport. There is a real nice Days Inn I recommend with a restaurant called the Iowa Machine Shed. Ecco Domani was 6 oz for $4. Food excellent and plenty of it! Borrowed my music ear phones from Ralf and listened to music on way to Davenport. The music does make me not as vigilant mentally of my surroundings. I didn't do anything as crazy as stand on the pegs and dance, but I did find myself wanting to go very, very fast depending on the song. If Iget home with no wrecks, no tickets and my hearing it will be a miracle.. Road tip: Stay away from mini vans with I Love Gospel Music bumper sticker and 11 kids jumping around ... read more

So I leave in 2 days!!! Actually it doesnt feel like I will be leaving so soon. When I left for Nottingham I was so nervous/excited for the two weeks leading up to the trip. Now I think it wont hit til Im leaving. Anyway, as of monday I will be working on a US Airforce case in England. I will be with the birth-5 year olds but am not quite sure what I am supposed to expect. But heck it should be an awesome adventure- I mean Im getting paid to work with little kids and to go to England, pretty sweet deal to me!... read more