Heading out again

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We decided to go west then north instead of heading north first. With all the flooding in Iowa and vicinity, we figured dealing with itinerant campers is the last thing those poor folks need. So yesterday we crossed the Mississippi River at Memphis on I-40. The river was high, up into the trees along the shore, and the current was moving right along. The big flooding is still to the north.
Arkansas was green and lush, unlike last year. We saw lots of rice fields (paddies?) It was a dry day so we saw lots of dust devils, too, along with several of the bright yellow crop duster airplanes that are so common here. Later the rice fields became corn fields. By the time we neared the Ozarks it was hot and hazy.
We stopped for the night in Alma at the KOA. Early this morning, around 5:15, a strong storm moved in with heavy rain, wind and lots of thunder and lightning. It finally stopped around 7:30. There are a few more storms on the radar in Oklahoma heading our way, then it looks like clear sailing.
We're not seeing as many campers on the road as last year, no doubt due to the cost of fuel. I'm anxious to see if this trend continues.

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Comments

[Barbara]

Well you're on your way, AGAIN! Have a great time and we pray you have good weather all the way. Love you.

[Pat]

Good for you guys - you are living the dream retirement. Have a wonderful time and we look forward to your blogs We love you!! How about coming to Calif it was only 109 here yesterday and we are on fire up north!! We need rain - Do a rain Ker..