Headed South
This morning was our last time in Iowa for this trip. We have enjoyed our time there. Colors are just starting to happen in the foliage. Won’t be full force for a week or two but still very pretty. Harvesting of corn and soy beans is just starting in central Iowa area and we got to see some combines in action. Friendly people and nice, picturesque, little, mid-west towns. Relaxing just to pass through them.
South out of Iowa and into Missouri. Crossed the Missouri River (again) and headed for Independence. Visited the Truman visitor center to see a video and do some browsing. Then we walked five blocks to the Truman home and went on a tour. The house is exactly as it was when Mrs. Truman died (President Truman died earlier). There is no guessing about how things might have looked or what furniture they might have had. It’s all there and nothing has been moved even. President Trumans hat and overcoat are even hanging where he put them after his last walk around town. No pictures allowed inside but here is outside view of house.
After the house tour we walked by the church where they were married and then drove to the Truman museum and library. We did not tour the museum though it looked quite extensive and well done. We did view the graves of the Trumans though.
The inscriptions on top of the grave stones list the major events in their lives.
East a bit to another 'camping ‘resort’ aimed mostly at summer visitors. This one is pretty nice. Lots of trees. Many activities of all types and for all ages. Several lakes. And, miles from the freeway. This would be a very pleasant summer camp spot for families.
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