As I opened my eyes this morning, I held my breath as I looked out my hotel window, hoping for blue skies and no rain. My prayers were answered.Loaded up the bike, set my GPS for Nauvoo, Illinois, and left around 10:00 AM (Sorry, I was tired and the rest felt good) Leaving Omaha, I stayed on I-80, until I hit Des Moines, Iowa. Then my GPS had me taking some different back roads to Nauvoo. I really had to have faith in my navigational friend, because I didn't have a clue where it was taking me. I ended up taking a longer route, time-wise, but a more beautiful one. I saw some awesome country side.
Today's song: "America the Beautiful."
Arriving in Nauvoo, I rode down mainstreet, reflecting upon the events and the people that once occupied this place. I thought it a little ironic, in a modern day way, that I was riding into town on an iron horse, compared to 164 years ago when Joseph and his brother Hyrum rode out of town on horseback to Carthage.
After reaching the end of town, and turning a corner, my breath was taken away as I gazed upon the Nauvoo Temple. What a sight. This majestic building overlooks the Mississippi River. As I stood at the base of the temple, overlooking the immensely wide Mississippi, I couldn't help but think of the miracle that took place here when the first group of saints made a February crossing over a frozen river.I'm planning on a 2 to 3 day stay here. More to come...
6 comments:
Sounds great. I'm glad the weather cleared up for you. I'll be tagg'n along with you on your adventures through this blog.
by the way, melmommy is Melinda Christensen
I am jealous I wish I was with you. Nauvoo is such an amassing place. There is so much church history there, and the spirit is so strong. My family would go there several time for our family vacations. Make sure you bring me back a brick. ( you will know what I mean)
So are you finding someone to take your pictures or are you propping up your camera on a rock, setting the timer and running to your bike before the picture is taken? I am really enjoying the posts! Keep it up.
-Chad
Brad,
Sounds like the first couple of days were miserable! Hopefully you'll have some great weather from here on out. I just finshed a trip on the bike to Vegas and back on Sat. & Sun. My first long trip and it was great! Good prep for Sturgis.
Be safe and have a great time! I'll be watching with interest these next few weeks!
Mike
Bradius--that is so awesome. For the first time in my life I am seriously considering buying a motorcycle. Partly becasue of the price of gas, but mostly to hang out with you guys and have those kind of spiritual experiences. Have fun and ride safe.
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