Today was a scorcher and we spent much of it yoyoing between Nebraska and Iowa. We left Pawnee City this morning after gathering ourselves up from the Harvest Host location and leisurely made our way towards Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Our navigation took us from Nebraska, into Iowa and then back to Nebraska where the Zoo was located.
After several recommendations from the locals, we knew we wanted to see the zoo while we were here so we did as we were guided to do and purchased tickets online to secure a time slot. With Covid-19 restrictions, the zoo required tickets to be purchased in advance. The website stated they were offering discounted tickets at nearly $21/per person. We arrived and found sufficient parking for our trailer in the shade where we could leave our pups.
As we entered the zoo, it became clear that we were one of the only few visitors for the day. The normally packed zoo was a ghost town. We soon learned why. Unfortunately, many of the exhibits were closed. We were unable to see the aquarium, the jungle, or any exhibit that required entrance to a building. We were bummed, but we walked through the zoo and enjoyed the change of scenery and the few animals on display. I do wonder what the original admission to the zoo was because, with nearly 2/3 of the park closed, it hardly seemed worth the small fortune we paid to get in. I suppose people pay more to run a 5k and we did get in a nice walk!
Rainbow clouds! 
We left the zoo and Tyler decided he wanted to check out Warren Buffett’s home so in true stalker status we went to his residence and took pictures. As a fellow stock market enthusiast, Tyler couldn’t pass up an opportunity to scope out one of his idols’ homes. We then headed back towards Iowa where we planned to stay for the night, but as we crossed back over the border, we remembered the Camping World we wanted to visit on the Nebraska side. The kids have also been collecting a souvenir from each state and we had failed to get one in Nebraska, so back we went!
Warren Buffett’s Residence 
“Tyler the stalker”
Once in Nebraska, we stopped at Camping World where we were able to pick up a few items for the trailer. We then set out on our quest for souvenirs and after stopping at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and CVS we decided we would forego souvenirs in Nebraska since we could not find any. We stopped at a local brewery where Tyler could fill his growler and back to Iowa we went.
Our travels today led us about 237 miles Northeast from Pawnee City, NE to Adair, IA where we are staying in a local City Park. The park is very accomodating and offers both electrical and water hookups. We are unable to dump on-site, however, there are plenty of dump stations along the road we can hit in our travels. There is also a basketball court and a huge play area with a zip line. The kids used the last of the daylight to goof off in the park while Tyler prepared dinner on the Traeger and I straightened up the trailer.
After dinner, we played Sequence together. I saw the game while we were stopped at a store earlier today and knew we had to get it. Tyler and I recently learned how to play the game and enjoyed it so much we wanted it for our own collection. The kids both picked up relatively quickly and Addi and I issued Tyler and Ash their first whoopin!
We are headed for bed as it is after midnight here. Tomorrow we are back to the grind. Tyler will resume work and the kids with start their last week of school! Once we get moving, we will venture towards Kansas City. We have made a rough draft of our travel path and change it daily to add more to our adventure. It seems as long as we are all still having fun and Tyler is able to continue his business, we can continue to see the USA and the beauty it offers!
Schilling Bridge Winery and Microbrewery, Pawnee City, NE
The Church Hideout 