Sunday, June 8th: To Michigan!

Although plans were laid to head to an Illinois State Park, I was thwarted – again – by the storms ravaging the Midwest. So – I packed up everything from the guest room in Iowa City and headed towards Michigan.  I have traveled Coast-to-Coast and, by far, the worst roads I have encountered were in the stretch between Chicago and my parents’ house.  It was a gorgeous day to drive — sunroof open, windows down, Dixie Chicks up.  It had rained the last few days so everything was green and gorgeous.  I got to my parents’ home just in time for dinner.  The plan is to stay here for a few days to do some packing, fix the car (never fear, nothing terrible), consolidate/find boxes hidden all over the house, dog sit, and things of the like.  The next few days you will be graced with some stories of Rachael-in-West-Michigan….before the next leg of the trip.