We left the Great Plains behind as we traveled briefly through Iowa and into Missouri, the “Show-Me” state. Bill commented that we saw more traffic today than in Kansas and Nebraska combined.
The landscape has changed to tree covered rolling hills and green grass lining the interstate and filling the median.
Independence, MO is a subburb of Kansas City, MO. Visiting the area requires at least one Kansas City style barbecue meal. Tonight we enjoyed a local delicacy, Burnt Ends, crispy, jucy bites cut from the brisket tip. We’re bringing home a bottle of the Smokehouse sauce. Fire up your smokers!!
50-in-50 Challenge 
Your diary of experiences is so fun to read and see the pictures! I feel like I am on the road with you! Thanks for the updates! Looks like your adventure is going great!
I love you!
Lu Ann
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