Whew! Today was the second day in a row traveling in 95-100 degrees. We left Great Bend, Kansas early, before the sun was up, and ended in Lebanon, Missouri. We traveled south on Rt. 281, then took Rt.s 54/400 east towards Missouri. We stopped off in Fort Scott, and continued to El Dorado Springs. There we took Rt. 32 east to our stop for the night in Lebanon, Missouri. There are more trees and hills in Missouri.

Check out my sunrise shots.

I was entertaining myself and took some shots of our shadow!

We saw Obama while on the road!

Fort Scott: one of many forts built from Minnesota to Louisiana to secure the lines drawn for the Native Americans and whites. It has been repaired to nearly original condition- beautifully done.

Officer quarters

The stable

 Storage

The Park Service did a great job of restoring these buildings. They were in terrible condition.

After settling in to our hotel this afternoon, we realized we are only 80 miles from Branson, Missouri. When John, Adam and Kathryn were in Criglersville E.S. they did a Christmas Play about going to Branson so I've always wanted to go. We are going to take an extra day and see a show there tomorrow- The Three Redneck Tenors! Can't wait!!