Toledo to Iowa City

What a day! So much happened; we traversed four states! I saw a Super Target for the first time; I could tell Judes was excited by this. We also passed Potato Creek State Park, which looked fun, even though it isn't potato night yet (that's Wednesday). It rained a lot in Indiana, but each burst lasted at most ten minutes, followed by sunshine (not to be confused with Shoeshine - see above).

We were almost ready to eat lunch when the clock seemed to go backwards. We had to wait an hour for it to catch up. I grabbed a chicken bone at a rest stop and Judes had to pry it out of my mouth so I wouldn't choke. Judes was confused about where it came from. Who cares? It's food.

Later we passed a sign for Normal, Illinois. Personally, I don't happen to think anything is normal about this trip. In Iowa, Judes was very excited to note the world's largest truck stop. She even went inside to visit. Here I am waiting for her to get back:

We got to Iowa City in time for a lovely riverfront walk. At least, Judes and Shoeshine enjoyed it. I needed to be carried for part of it, seeing as the ground had enormous holes:

I was very brave. 

So was Shoeshine.

When I realized I was safe again, I was all smiles. Judes looks silly because she was panting after a slog. 

When we got to the hotel, I wanted to ride the luggage trolley. Judes said no. 

After dinner at the hotel, Judes, Shoeshine, and I ventured back into the city. Judes and Shoeshine found a great place to eat human food. The restaurant even had a water bowl for me. Sadly, the humans didn't share their food, even when I asked nicely, and looked super cute. 

I did get some friendly attention from other diners though. And the couple in the elevator at the hotel also admired my amazingness. What can I say? I'm a mini awesome. 

Goodnight!