Spent the night in Kearney, Nebraska. Always fun to support the local economies of Comcate cities.
Category Archives: USA (Road Trip)
Upping Your Cultural Institutions Per Capita
Driving through Iowa and Nebraska I’ve seen many weird museum signs off the freeway. “The African-American Museum” or the “Dutch Immigrant Museum”. Dozens like these — totally random and general.
I have no idea what these museums are like but I suspect they are attempts by the state to increase the museums-per-capita ranking.
Wisconsin Cheese
Having seen many TV ads for “Real California Cheese” growing up, being in Wisconsin and seeing signs for cheese is making me a little uncomfortable.
National Constitution Center in Philly
I enjoyed visiting the most historic square mile in America in Philadelphia. National Constitutional Center really fired me up. First photo below is me with a bust of Ben Franklin.
First Thing a New Orleans Local Tells Me Upon Arriving
“Carry your wallet in your front pocket, say no to hookers, and have a great time.”