Today was sort of a sight seeing trip as we (Kari, Mitchell, myself and Kari's mom and dad) went on a road trip to Crawford, NE. It was only a short drive from Alliance, but when you are out in this country it seems to take forever to get anywhere. I have resolved myself to the fact it is because there is NOTHING between towns in this part of Nebraska, but that said it was an interesting day.We went to Fort Robinson, located just outside of Crawford, NE. It was an actual cavalry installation which closed in the early 1900s. Still remaining at Ft. Robinson is the actual barracks and the headquarters...lodge as it is now called. We were able to eat lunch in the lodge which was absolutely wonderful and I had their Fort Robinson Buffalo bacon cheeseburger...to die for! Inside the restaurant is a large picture of a buffalo made out of buffalo head nickels...yes actual nickels and it probably has over a thousand in it.
One of the most interesting "historic" makers was the one about the "Buffalo Soldiers." "Buffalo Soldiers" was the name given to Black cavalry members by Native Americans. The regiment of Buffalo Soldiers fought against the Cheyenne Indians and then went to the Philippines in the early 1930s.
After leaving Fort Robinson we went to back to Alliance via Chadron, NE to see Chadron State University (it was Kari's idea). The running back for CSU set an NCAA record in total yards rushing last year and has been picked up by the New York Jets (NFL) in free agency. Of course I realize that none of you would understand why your pastor would want to see that football field...NOT!
Well Wednesday, July 23rd will be a traveling day for the Donahues as we head for North English, IA to see my folks. I know they, as Kari's parents were, will be anxiously awaiting our arrival. I am not looking forward to the drive since it will be at least 10 hours on the road.
I should be able to blog with ease at my folks since they do have an internet connection, but I do want to thank Alliance Public Library for having open internet access to the public. Well as the old song by Willie Nelson goes..."On The Road Again!"
