Slept good, no mountains in sight, a couple cups of coffee and I was ready to begin the day, which turned into an enjoyable day of some “Wild West” history; after all we were following the trek west of the early history of the Oregon Trail in reverse.We visited Fort Cody before heading out of town. I had a blast doing some shopping for my son Cody, taking some silly pictures, chatting with the two lovely ladies who run the fort, mailing a postcard which I actually got to slip into an authentic Pony Express leather mail holder and receiving some history lessons. One of the sweet ladies at the shop and museum is a retired school teacher. Buffalo Bill had a farm a little ways up the road in the later years of his life. In the early days he was an army scout and pony express rider.
We made a short stop in Gothenburg NE, to visit the Pony Express Station. The well educated guides were beyond fun and informative on the topic of the Pony Express. I used to think history was just okay, now I simply love learning everything I can. I may have learned more history on this trip across the USA, than in all my years in school.
We rolled into Omaha NE, checked into our hotel, found out we had a large suite reserved for a smidgen of money and decided to stay two days to get some rest and explore this very interesting city.
This La Quinta is not the Ritz, but it IS a large two room suite, quite comfortable and quiet and set up with all the creature comforts.
We went to a grocery store to get some bottled water for in the car, grabbed some dinner and snacks, then relaxed for the evening. I have a full itinerary of what I want to see tomorrow. Have to take it kinda easy on Han though because his knee is giving him a fit.
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