Say Cheese

Yesterday we drove through Wisconsin and Minnesota on our way to Sioux Falls. We left Chicago around 9 a.m. knowing we were going to make a lot of stops. There is very little to say about the drive. The flat lands created storybook scenery. The clouds were so fluffy, the grass was so green, the Mississippi was so blue. AND unlike Missouri the highway wasn't littered with irrelevant billboards.

Oh, wait wait wait. before we get into the majesty of Wisconsin, let's reflect on our first stop for gas and the restroom. We stopped of at Loves, which is probably the middle american version of Cumberland Farms, where  we discovered these relaxation potions in a bottle. To give it credit, the ingredients actually weren't that scary, I almost bought one, but it was my turn to drive.

And this dream boat. This woman made my morning. It's unclear if it's Loves' policy to use the word "love" as often as possible, but it's definitely this woman's policy. First she announced, "Good morning Loves customers, we got Pepsi Cola in the HOUSE!" to the entire gas station via microphone after the delivery man wheeled in his shipment. Then, the woman ahead of me wasn't sure which number her pump was. No worries, our chipper attendant proclaims, "One of those cars? At one of those pumps? No problem! Love that car! I sure do."

Duh, we got cheese. So much cheese.

 

'Merica, HECK YEAH

Enjoy these scenic shots

Before Minnesota, we got hungry and stopped in this teeny town called St. Charles for some sandwiches. Super cute. The woman who waited on us had a heart of gold and the best "don't cha know" accent EVER.

We also caught sight of a Goodwill. I've been looking for a pair of cowboy boots since December. What better place than Wisconsin to make that happen?

A little reminder of home

Minnesota


The Mississippi River. It's amazing that we've practically driven our way from the bottom to the top.

Colorgasm