Nebraska
Last evening we were treated to a light show. California doesn't get lightening very often, so it was very exciting and interesting to watch the lightening jump from cloud to cloud in the distance. We were far enough away from the actual storm that we had stars above us and we could not hear the thunder from the lightening that we saw. However, during the night, we were awakened by the thunder and rain hitting our trailer. That was all gone by the time the sun came up.
Agriculture is definitely one of the main occupations in Nebraska. The highway passed fields that have been recently planted or are just beginning to grow and several that have not been worked yet. There was a lot of pasture land with cows, sheep and goats being the most seen animals. Spring is just beginning in this area. The leaves on the trees are just starting to emerge. Even the spring landscaping is yet to be done in many places, for example, around the sign below.
Traveling along I-80, you come to this huge arch across the highway at Kearney, Nebraska. Over the years, we have passed by this arch and wondered what it was about. It is the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. We did not go inside this time, but did a few years ago. If you ever get a chance, stop by this attraction. There is an amazing museum inside that covers the time from wagon trains heading out to explore the west and progresses through modern times. It is very well done.
There is also a small fort that contains a maze inside and "guard towers" on each corner.
The reason that we are staying in Kearney, tonight, is because we need to have the oil changed in our truck. Our new truck is so computerized that it tells us when we need to get service and what it needs. So early tomorrow morning, we will be taking the truck to the local Ford dealer for a service appointment. Therefore, I better cut this post short and get some sleep.
Looks like the weather is cooperating with you. Nebraska is where I went through a severe thunderstorm and incurred that hail damage. I'm glad that the cars have those electronic devices to tell when to change the oil, etc. I suppose it can become a problem for the people who like or choose to work on cars and trucks, because, usually you have to put the car on a computer to figure out why a trouble light is on. That costs money to do, but then again, maybe you save money in the long run by not spending money trying different things before you finally figure out what the problem might be. I hope you aren't stuck there very long and glad it didn't happen while you were out in the middle of nowhere at the salt flats.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have been very fortunate with the weather. There have been severe storms around us, but we have just had some wind and showers. The truck is in the shop now.
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