I had a very interesting day today seeing a lot of history and a lot of
beautiful country side.

I got up slowly and took off to Abiline KS to see the Eisenhower Library.
Heading down I-70 to the north I could see storm clouds
stretching in the heavens. From high points along the road, you can see
long distances, and cattle started to be seen along the roads.

As you leave the swampy countryside just west of the Mississippi and the
mountains of AR and MO, land flattens out and as you pass Topeka KS it
opens up and the trees become fewer and fewer, and these scenes can be
viewed over and over again. And the roads change also. They become
straight for long distances, seeming as far as you can see.

My first stop for the day was the Eisenhower Museum and Library in
Abilene KS. The photo of the white house is the home of Ike's mother and
father, and the last house Ike lived in as a teenager, before leaving for the
West Point Military Academy. There were three rooms upstairs for the
six boys. Ike had to share a bed with his brother. I also toured the Museum that covered his whole life, from early life through retirement.
It was a great museum.

After leaving Abilene I back tracked to Ft. Riley, KS, the home of the
1st Inf Div. and viewing The Custer Home. I wanted to view the Calvary
Museum, but didn't have time. I had a long way to go. On the way north
along the north side of the post I took this photo, which should give us
another view of how the prairies use to look

In Maryville, KS I visit this rock building that was the
first home station west of St. Joseph for the Pony
Express. It was problably a fine place
in the early 1860's. It was dark and musty
in side.

Then it was on to Nebraska. Along with Kansas
two new states for me.

Tonight I'm staying in Lincoln NE, and
will head out towards Kearney NE.