(Hunt here.) Saturday morning we got our earliest start of the trip leaving Wichita for Denver. We made sure we drove through Greensburg, Kansas. See Will's paragraph below to learn why. We didn't realize a tornado had hit around there the night before until we drove past a bunch of fallen trees and an overturned 18 wheeler. And it was only a few miles from Greensburg. When we got to town, they were having their Rodeo Parade right down the main drag, which now had only one original building on it. Lisa met a rancher couple (in the photo with Will), who told us all about the storm and aftermath. It reminded me of how people on the Gulf Coast told their story over and over to anyone they encountered. They were very kind people and gave us big hugs when we finally got in the car and headed west to Dodge City. Didn't see Wyatt Earp, Miss Kitty, Festus or any other real or imagined cowfolks, but did get a picture of Boot Hill and Gunsmoke Street.
(Will here.) I wanted my mom and dad to see greensburg because I saw a show on discovery channel the tornado last year. They are rebuilding the town green. It's very important and good example for other towns. We took a picture of the arts center, which is made of wood and has lots of glass. It's environmentally friendly.
4 comments:
What an adventure you're having! It's been so educating and fun watching you cross the country. So glsd you did't get caught in any bad weather. We have all been hoping you missed any tornados. Looks like your timing was good. You're getting close. Can't wait to see you all again.
Shirley Aries AKA: Churchmouse 1
We are all eagerly awating your arrival, and it's great to be able to share your big adventure with you! Thank you for letting us do so.
I'm a Southern transplant, too, and I love it here. We hope you all (ya'll?) will as well. And on a personal note, I'm really looking foward to talking with people who understand me!
Beth Birdsong
ok, so Im not so good at this blog commenting thing, but I have to tell my friend Will he is the coolest kid I know! Way cool to visit the people of Greensburg - they will long remember you.
Enjoy the journey but hurry along!
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