As I stood on top of Gateway Arch, and gazed out upon St. Louis I tried to envision what this countryside must have look like to Lewis & Clark at the start of their journey to find the source of the Missouri River and the Pacific beyond it. As I read excerpts from their diaries in the museum far below I realized that if I were born in a different time I could see myself being part of their expedition. However at the same time I also realized that seeing this city to which I would have missed otherwise is a great highlight of my trip. And so I have decided to take at least one more of these side trips to the Black Rock Hills of South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore. For now though it is back to the edge of Kentucky to push on with the two wheeled portion of the adventure. For today however I am going to see one more museum before I head back to rustic life on the road. And then on to Paducah, KY...Until then.
Well Matt, I guess we are starting to understand the meaning of this trip. Thank for the picture I still can not believe I actually went up in that. I do understand what you are talking about. I believe this adventure may help all of us who are living through your eyes and may have never been able to see any of this. Thank you. I miss you, but know that this is all worth while. Love you, mom xoxo
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ReplyDeleteToday your words inspired me. As mom read your blog entry to me across the room, I walked away humming the hymn How Great Thou Art. I believe you are learning how awesome this world of creation is - both man made and god made. As you continue the journey Against the Wind, don't forget to relish in the same majesty in the babbling brooks, rolling mountains or gentle breezes. Sing this one while your enroute:
OH LORD MY GOD WHEN I IN AWESOME WONDER
CONSIDER ALL THE *WORLDS THY HANDS HAVE MADE
I SEE THE STARS, I HEAR THE **ROLLING THUNDER
THY POWER THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE DISPLAYED
REFRAIN:
THEN SINGS MY SOUL MY SAVIOR GOD TO THEE
HOW GREAT THOU ART
HOW GREAT THOU ART
THEN SINGS MY SOUL MY SAVIOR GOD TO THEE
HOW GREAT THOU ART HOW GREAT THOU ART
WHEN THRU THE WOODS AND FOREST GLADES I WANDER
AND HEAR THE BIRDS SING SWEETLY IN THE TREES
WHEN I LOOK DOWN FROM LOFTY MOUNTAIN GRANDEUR
AND HEAR THE BROOK AND FEEL THE GENTLE BREEZE (REFRAIN)
- CARL GUSTAV BOBERG
Thanks for the motivation.
Dad
Hey pal -- glad to see that camera is starting to work -- now I can really appreciate your journey through your eyes. As Penny said -- I too, am truly starting to understand why. It took me a little bit -- and I still have a moment -- especially when you say you have to pack up your wet tent -- LOL -- however this is something that people wish and only hope that one day they too can do it -- and before you know it, life has past you by. So my hat is off to you Pineapple -- here's to many more pictures and wet tents. Luv ya pal ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow Matt it makes me so happy to see through your eyes the things that I probably never will in my life. Thanks
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