WE MADE IT!

July 22 (Iowa City and Kalona, IA!!!)

So, it ended up pouring last night, and in the morning we were in about 4 inches of water in our tent!  Thankfully our wonderful pads mostly kept us dry, and we didn’t even realize till morning what was going on.  Roger’s sleeping bag was soaked, but mine wasn’t too bad.  We were very thankful – it was the ONLY night it rained, and it was our last night, so packing up wet things wouldn’t be so bad.  But turned out that before long the sun came out, strong as ever, and most everything was dried out till we packed up and left.  Travis and Alana’s tent was a much better one for rain, and they didn’t get very wet at all.  Our little thing really is not meant for rain!  Roger and I had gotten awake early and went for breakfast till it stopped raining, and let those guys sleep in a bit. 

Then, as a last hurrah for Travis and Roger, they flew together for the last time.  Of course, meaning Alana and I drove.  It was very hot, and got hotter as the day went on.  Flying was warmer than usual too, but they still had 65 degrees in cruise and we had over 100!  Of course our trip lasted a lot longer!  J  We met in Iowa City about 3:30 – 4 or so, and went to Kim and Robin’s for supper.  Kim was out of town with Kate, so Robin fed us wonderful BLT’s and fresh fruit and veggies.  I have missed the fresh produce of summertime on this trip.  Mom and Dad were there too, and Kim and Kate came about 7:30.  Travis and Alana were staying there with them and Roger and I went to Kalona with mom and dad to spend the time with them.  We slept at Aunt Grace’s since she has an extra bedroom, and mom and dad don’t.  JOLENE