Missouri. The Gateway to the Mid-West greeted us with a spectacular skyline. Large casinos lined the riverbanks. As we crossed a bridge, I saw the river water flowing throughout many of the buildings. High river waters ran into President’s Casino, an enormous building, causing it’s closing. We went west along Interstate 70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. Road construction sent us on a few detours, but we quickly rerouted and headed north on Interstate 29. 
Nebraska was to our west and we traveled up the border of Iowa. Corn. Corn. And more corn. Rain makes corn. There has been a lot of rain. Water soaked fields and high rivers banks stretched for miles.The winds increased and the terrain changed in South Dakota. It is beautiful. Rolling hills and leveled terraces. Green as far as you can see. When we pulled into Sioux Falls for the night, we turned by a gas station and I noticed the price of gas—E $1.89. E for Ethanol.
We were off to an early start, once again trying to get over 1,000 miles behind us today. Corn. Corn. And more corn. I saw a small billboard containing a large picture of corn with the words—Ethanol, saving America. I hope to see another one. I want a picture of it.Entering North Dakota, the winds continued to blow. A large casino sat on the state line with a sign that said, North Dakota, the valley region.
I’m learning a few more things about being a co-pilot.
Rule Number 4: One responsibility of the co-pilot is to research eating establishments. Estimate the approximate location and timing for the next meal and determine what types of eating establishments are available….the driver will gladly let you select the locations....wow, how nice!
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