This morning the group came together (Wendy being our trek leader) and we were on our way from Chicago to Denver. We spent two days crossing through Iowa and Nebraska – driving some 8-10 hours both days. The first night we spent in the Amana Colonies, where we enjoyed some Kassler Rippchen and Sauerkraut (all with a good American accent).
The second day highlight was a stop in Winterset, the birthplace of John Wayne. After a night in Gothenburg we went off for the last stretch on our way to Denver.