The drive here last night took longer and was more difficult than I expected. For over 100 miles we travelled along and through a large thunderstorm producing front. Fortunately, most of the roads leading here were in good condition and not congested. The exception being an exceedingly long and slow construction zone in Illinois where only one lane was open to traffic.
We awoke early to a beautifully clear and comfortable morning and headed to the Iowa State University campus for our first daytime visit and some important business.
The university and its staff and students were very welcoming and these young ladies were able to get through their first (long) day of orientation with smiles on their faces, after officially becoming the newest Cyclones.
University campuses are usually nice places to visit. More of the world should be like them.
Did you know that George Washington Carver was an alumnus of Iowa State? I learned that today by just walking around. Here's the proof...
He also became a professor here. Having been born a slave, it is hard to fathom the journey that brought him here. Some stories just can't be created because they have occurred.
Well, here's one more view of our lovely protagonists with Beardshear Hall and George's banner in the background.
As I write this on my iPhone I am beginning to hear the rumbling of thunder as another storm approaches.
Tomorrow will be interesting as the forecast calls for rain and, of course, more thunderstorms during the day...
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