Friday, August 25

Today we drove to Boone, Iowa to tour the birthplace of Mamie Doud Eisenhower. The lady who greeted us there was a true historian. She shared so much history and I just couldn't absorb enough.  I loved every inch of the house and every minute spent there.

Lunch was at the Whistle Stop before a short train excursion on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. The train ride was something I would recommend others to pass on. We chose tickets, the most costly seats on the open air car to provide the most scenic view. The most interesting minutes of the ride were spent having a brief conversation with the Conductor.