Life on the fast lane....

Another great day as we head south. We hit the road around 7:45a.m. after a hearty breakfast of raisin bran and coffee. Roger went for the bagel instead, not a bran fan to say the least. The early morning drive through the Appellations was remarkable as the snow dotted the hills and the haze of the snow made them seem surreal. We let the Gps take us on a slight detour just north of Kansas City through the Ozarks which proved to be wonderful and quite the experience.  We meandered through winding and hilly roads taking in the beautiful scenery feeling fortunate we had taken that route. I can only image how much better it would be in the summer or fall.  

To pass the time Roger and I were reading the road signs which are very plentiful. A few struck as funny and egged us on to keep looking for more. A sampler: Stoners Drug Store, Immaculate Conception Youth Services, next right Graves and Chapel farm-no exit.  The time passed quickly as we laughed our way down the interstate.

The farther south we go the thicker the southern accents, challenging our listening skills as we converse with the locals. The way they look at us I know they are thinking we talk funny as well.

We landed in St. Louis at rush hour which proved to be a bit of a challenge on the interstate with 6 lanes of traffic on each side. Roger handled it well while I white knuckled it watching the exit signs and directing the lane changes. It was not so bad once we got the hang of it, although I was glad when the traffic thinned out and we left the city behind.  We are spending the night in Cape Girideau before heading to Memphis tomorrow.  Graceland here we come!

Take care y,all.

C.