Our dinner last night at The Machine Shed was great.  The pork was tender and moist. It was served with cold slaw, warm chunky apple sauce, baked sweet potato with a cinnamon honey butter and rolls. They have won numerous awards including National Pork Restaurant of the year and Best Breakfast in America.

Entrance to the National Historic Site

I gathered so much information that I could do an entire post just on this museum alone, and I think I just might some day after I get back home. There was also a special exhibit there on the 1st ladies that was equally interesting.

His simple grave

85% of Iowa used to be covered in tall grass prairie. This area has been replanted to show how the land was before it was developed or converted to farm land.

Tall grass prairie land

Miles Farm

Amber waves of grain

Daisies on the boardwalk

Unknown wooden statue

And another wonderful day comes to an end…

Sunset over Iowa

Gratitude Moment: Today I am grateful for the amazing diversity found in these United States.

“O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!” ~ America the Beautiful, Words by Katharine Lee Bates

Thank you so much to all of you that take the time to read our blogs and follow our journey. We only have 10 days left to complete our around-the-world journey, but I promise I have not lost my love for travel. We already have a couple more trips booked, and hope you will continue to join us!