Blogs from Topeka, Kansas, United States, North America

I FORGOT ALL ABOUT DRAWING THE MAP FOR MY PREVIOUS ENTRIES. THE MAP I POST WITH THIS BLOG IS FOR EVERYWHERE SINCE I LEFT PARK CITY The one about Corn and Hay and Oil Wells I woke up at 4:30, but there was no way I was getting out of bed that early. I took the much needed bio break (now that I am back at a more normal altitude and humidity level, my feet are starting to swell again, and when I lay down, well, what goes in works its way out……frequently). I got up at 7, and decided I didn’t want to drive facing east into the sun, so I hung around until 9. About 6 other RVs showed up sometime during the night and all were gone before me. I saw the owner, ... read more

What do you REALLY NEED for a 6-week trip? (This list is to remind ME of how to cut 20 lbs. out of my luggage!) Remember, you must deal with the following weather conditions: Cold (below 60 degrees) Cool (60-70) OK (70-85) Hot (85-90) Hot Hot (90-100) Hot Hot Hot (above 100) Rain (snow?) Shoes: Great walking shoes (athletic) and 2 pairs of socks Sandal or flat airy walking shoe (for ... read more

I picked up our foreign currency from the bank. It makes you feel rich, all those 10,000 notes from Hungary! Actually they are worth around $40.00 USD. I got a few Euros, Croatian Kunas, and Hungarian Forints, so we won't starve.... read more

10 days until I leave on my trip!!! Grades are turned in, students are graduated, summer fun is ahead. Things are beginning to fall into place. I have places to stay in all of the stops except Zagreb and Budapest, and much of the transportation has been researched. Some tickets will have to be purchased the day of, but at least we know where to find the stations and whether to travel by bus or train. Most of my packing is finished, except for the hardest and most important part: the cameras!... read more

The Topeka Zoo finds its home in Gage Park on the Northwestern side of Topeka. It is very easy to get to from Hwy. 40. It is a very clean park and the zoo is well kept and the landscaping is impressive once everything blooms out. The gorilla environment was well thought out and designed. The gorilla was sitting on the ground leaning against a small tree. As a few families gathered at the window and were pointing and whispering their observations, the gorilla casually glanced over at the window, the look in his eyes was unmistakable. I have seen that same look in my son’s eyes right before he does something he knows he’s not supposed to. No one even noticed his hand slowly coming towards his face until his finger was buried knuckle ... read more