Ethan and I have been on the road for about 8 hours now and are passing through Kansas City, Missouri. We’re getting to know each other pretty well, we’ve listened to quite a bit of music, and seen quite a bit of Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, to say the least. But then again, what are road trips for?
leaving louisville, ky
Here’s a photo from Southern Indiana (which is, I admit, nothing particularly special):
The drive has been pretty uneventful so far, but we do have one funny story. I decided that a pit stop in St. Louis would be a good idea about forty miles out. After crossing the Mississippi and driving by the Gateway Arch, I decided that the time had come. I took the next exit off the highway. This decision could have used a bit of consideration by someone not desperately searching for a restroom.
the gateway arch (st. louis, mo)
It reminded me of the south side of Chicago; we pulled off the interstate onto a feeder road in a residential area that could have used a little money. After driving a few frantic blocks searching for a gas station, we found nothing. Squirming with an insatiable primal passion, I made the uninformed decision to continue down the feeder in the opposite direction (I quickly discovered that this was a one-way, though there was little traffic). Heh.
a word from our st. louis friends
A few blocks later, we drove by a construction site. Our saving grace: the port-a-john. Thank goodness for that.
thanks, guys. 
Having freshened up and learned that Erica’s got gum breath, we hit the road once more.
Not much has happened since, save for a missed exit in Kansas City. It’s 82 degrees here, which is a nice change from Bloomington’s 60s. More photos, pictures, and stories later!
our bug collection thus far
regards,
- scott
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