America, the Beautiful - Day Two

Today’s journey of 500 miles took us through Colorado’s magnificent Rocky Mountains, including Glenwood Canyon, and on into the farm and ranch country of northeast Colorado and western Nebraska. I was reminded that it was from the summit of Pikes Peak that Katharine Bates was inspired to pen the words to the beloved hymn praising America “from sea to shining sea.” Our lodging in North Platte is adjacent to a corn field which Mary and I walked the perimeter of to stretch our legs after another long day of driving. Lincoln is now within striking distance and we should be joining Mary’s mom for Sunday dinner. There are so many things for which to be grateful, not the least of which is the liberty to explore this great nation.