Up this morning to find snow still on the ground and the temperature -4 degrees. After breakfast we made a trip to the Meramec Caverns. Neither of us was aware that Missouri is known as the Cave State -- everywhere you go there are caves to visit. The cave system that we visited consists of over 28 miles of caves. These caves were used by the Union Army as a powder mill due to the saltpeter that they were able to mine there. The cave was blown up by Confederate guerillas of whom Jesse James was a member. After the Civil War, Jesse and his gang used the caves as a hideout. During prohibition, the cave was used as a speakeasy, later as an underground parking lot and then as a ballroom. We both found the caves amazing and absolutely breathtaking. One thing that we found very interesting was the temperature in the caves - a constant 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
We hit the road about noon today and after about an hour, the snow disappeared from the ground. By the time we arrived in Tulsa this afternoon, the temperature was 12 degrees Celcius.
Total distance today - 555.5 km.
1 comment:
Hi Guys!!!
Congrats on your progress. It's fun to see this online. Just too bad it's been so cold for you so far. I am glad you've been able to get there without major incidents. Hopefully, as you cruise each mile, the temp will get warmer for you. How are Emma and her sidekick doing so far?
I LOVE your blog...I've read every single word! Photos are amazing....you have found one of your very creative talents!
May you be blessed with a safe and happy trip! Thinking of you on your journey. Keep up the great newsy, interesting updates! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Love Eileen
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