Where are they Now?

What a good (and valid) question! We are currently in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after having been through Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and New Mexico - where we last left off. I could write a lengthy essay on all that we have seen and learned, but as we are about to go to dinner, the crew might not appreciate it. We all appologize, by the way, for the lack of posting. We swear that our intentions are good, but sometimes you just can't get everything done. We usually get back from driving and dinner late, and are pretty exhausted, so when it comes to the choice of sleeping or posting...well, we need our energy. Anyway, we've had a really great time everywhere, and an especially great weekend in St. Louis, thanks to a wonderful and very knowledgeable resident, who Adrian and Jake knew at Conn. We went to The Arch, had some great local food, went to a Cardinals game (they were beaten 20 to 2), and drowned our resulting sorrows with the best frozen custard in the world - thank you Ted Drew's! The highlight in Chicago was probably the long walk along the lake shore, during which we worked off some of the food we've been enjoying. Last night we found our first vegetarian restaurant, and who knew, it was located in La Crosse, WI! It's called The Cheese Factory, and it comes with the highest recommendations from all of us. The variety is terrific, and the entrees and desserts are incredible - this coming from a staunch carnivor! Ok, it's dinnertime. We may be camping tomorrow night near the Badlands, after visiting Wall Drugs, which apparently is a must-see in SD. Anyway, we'll give more details when we can, or give us a call. We'd love to hear from all of you, and thanks.