Nebraska

We were so relieved to get into Nebraska after Wyoming that we decided to cut the day short to enjoy the greenery and humidity. Western Nebraska really isn't that humid, but after the severe dryness of Wyoming--our sandwich bread dried up within two minutes before we could eat it for lunch--Nebraska felt humid and so nice! We pulled off at a place called Lake Ogallala, which is right below Lake McConaughy. It is beautiful! If anyone is passing through Nebraska on I-80 I really encourage you to stop here for a break. It is about 15 minutes off the highway, but well worth the trip. For that matter, stop at any of the beautiful state parks that are on the Platte River and right off of the interstate. They make for nice breaks. Anyway, Lake Ogallala is beautiful. We pulled into a dry camping site--without water, electricity or a dump site--right on the lake without any neighbors or lights.It was so beautiful and peaceful. We grilled hamburgers and corn on the cob in observance of Memorial Day, took the dogs for a nice bike ride, sketched and went kayaking on the lake. Midwestern lakes are definitely not as clean and clear as those back in California, but there are TONS of fish in them! Joe and I really wished we had fishing poles and a license that evening there was so much activity out on the water. Since we didn't have electricity and didn't feel like running the generator all night, we went to bed with the birds. But we woke up for the sunrise! I've actually seen alot of those on this trip...unusual for me, but very enjoyable. :)After enjoying the sunrise, we packed up and hit the road, hoping to reach Missouri by the end of the day.