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| Sunrise in the plains |
As we enter the heartland of our country, we were encouraged to take the time to talk to the people of the towns we go through, to get the true feel and flavor of this country. This is not a difficult task. Everywhere we have been, so far, the locals have been welcoming and genuine.
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| sea of wheat |
Today was no exception when we visited Death Alley in Meade, Kansas. This is the site where the infamous Dalton Brothers met their end...well one of them, Emmett, actually made it to Hollywood - but you need to look that up.
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Dalton's sister's house.
(Bet she wished she hadn't invited them in.) |
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| Love the victorian detail |
The curator of the historic site met us in cowboy hat, check shirt, and lanyard. His belt and his buckle were prize worthy. This was not a costume, this was his ordinary clothing. With just a few pleasantries, he started telling us the story of the Dalton Brothers, which then wove into a tale about the town, the state of Kansas, and
his true "wild west". It was fascinating.
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| Escape tunnel |
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| Went from the house to the barn. |
That's one of the things I'm coming away with from this journey. I look forward to rereading the history of the Native Americans, the pioneers, the history of the railroad and the west, research the plant life, industry and agriculture of this part of our country. I remember reading about it as a child, but - oh - now it's so different.
What a great classroom this would be for our kids - to bring them out and have them authentically experience their history...hear the stories, and see what they hear.
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| Yes - we are that nerdy...in the tunnel. |
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