Day 2

We're back in the Days Inn, except this time in Alexandria, Minnesota...we just can't seem to stay away from this place! We are now at mile 1,480 and in the Central time zone - only a few more time zones to go.

Today we went through the rest of Ohio, then Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and now we're in Minnesota.

I have to say the Swedish Fish truck was a pretty big highlight for me today. I want one.

Chicago! It was so weird/nice to be around civilization again.

All the essentials to keep us awake and entertained for 5,000 miles!

I DROVE THE BEAST!! And I did a great job too, I might add. I might even send in my application for Ice Road Truckers once we get to AK.

The giant mouse & cheese was another highlight obviously.

Moose's butt - this one's for you, Uncle Paul.

He was cranky pants because I parked The Beast in the middle of the gas station and refused to pull it in to the spot.

But he got over it. By the way Ann it was a failed attempt trying to get your son to change his disgusting clothes! Or shave. More importantly however, change!

Heating up dinner in the late afternoon sun ;)

We saw an Alaska license plate with an Army sticker in Wisconsin!!

EW look at all the dead bugs on the windshield!

We drove under a little bridge before and apparently there were some kids up there and they poured a bucket of water on our windshield as we drove under. I had no clue they were up there and FREAKED out when the water hit our car (I was having a PTSD moment flashing back to the ceiling incident). Cory obviously found it amusing, and I have to give the kids credit, it was a great shot and it's not like they have anything better to do in Minnesota!

There was a storm right before sunset and I got some pretty cool shots but they're on my other camera and I'm having some technical difficulties with that right now, so maybe I can get them up tomorrow night! I also have some funny videos on that camera :)

Tomorrow - Canada!