Our trip across the country- Winter Quarters, Nebraska

We left Nauvoo and drove the rest of the day to Council Bluffs, Iowa. This is the town across the river from Omaha, Nebraska. (The site of Winter Quarters) So, about Council Bluffs. We called my brother (aka, the Master of the Internet) on the way there to help us try to find a hotel room. We wanted something not too expensive, so my brother found a place which sounded pretty good, so we made a reservation. When we arrived, it was quite interesting. The hotel was located in the back parking lot of a run down gas station. Lovely. When we walked up to the hotel through a cloud of smoke. Double Lovely. There were some interesting characters 'hanging out' out front. Then I go inside to get the key and it's a real key. Like the metal kind. I didn't think that actually happened anymore. Yup- it does. The room wasn't too bad and we were really tired, so we did stay. The carpet was a little old. But, we were safe and got a decent night's sleep.

The next morning we drove across the river to visit the Winter Quarters Visitor Center and Temple. I had been there once before on my trip across the country after I graduate from BYU and moved to NY. Let's just say I got a lot more out of it that time around. But, I am glad that we stopped and were able to feel the spirit of that place. I am so thankful for all those who went before us so that we can enjoy the gospel in our day.

Winter Quarters Temple

Girls in front of one of the Statues in the Cemetery there on the Temple Grounds

A little rest before we get back in the car. It was a very hot day!