We're not in Kansas any more, Toto.

Today we drove all the way through the state of Kansas, from Colorado to Missouri. 10 hours on one very long and straight road. Unfortunately Kansas doesn't seem to have a whole lot going for it, post Dorothy and Toto. It’s not to say that it doesn't have tourist attractions, it’s just that the attractions are, hmmm…. unique? Signs that we have passed so far have included:

“World’s largest Prairie Dog”

“World’s largest Czech egg” (If you know what that is, please tell us)

“Come see the five legged cow”

Lesson learnt: don't eat whatever they're feeding the animals! We also stopped at a petrol station to overhear an incredible conversation:

Lady 1: Did I tell you I’m going on vacation?

Lady 2: No! Where?

Lady 3: Vietnam…. Oh sorry, I mean Jamaica. I always get those two mixed up.

So…the people of the Midwest seem to be an interesting bunch. When we weren’t passing billboards showing a huge picture of renaissance-era Jesus, we were driving alongside trucks with bumper stickers saying “Guns only have two enemies: rust and politicians”.

Next: back to Nashville!