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old truck : easton kansas
it was really fun going adventuring last Saturday - with my poet. we also went to Atchison via county roads, and to the Benedectine College, where there is the greatest view of the Missouri River. as we were getting out of the car, the most friendly man talked to us, thinking we were alumni visiting. finding we were just random visitors, he told us all the places we could go, so we wandered around in all the buildings - both the old and the new cathedrals - the old dormitory - etc. (but not the monk’s quarters - heh. i made that mistake once. unknowingly, though.) nothing was locked. we wandered downtown, but it was not that interesting (except for the Donut Shop!). we ate our pita sandwiches by the river on a picnic table. then we drove on a scenic highway that wasn’t really to Leavenworth and i was able to visit the Old Soldier’s home again! on a sunny summer afternoon, it was not NEARLY as haunting and interesting as first visit and it was hot and we were tired, so there were few images made. i want to go back in more interesting light, because i still believe it is an amazing place.
i am thinking i might go exploring this weekend, too. it is SO MUCH fun to have tinaMerlot!!!