Homesick...

Has it really been nearly a month? Wow... I sure was busy exploring. Too busy to update, that's for sure. I just played a little catchup and added a few of the stories you all have missed out on. I've been very depressed and homesick the last few weeks though. As I journeyed through a farm last week, I couldn't help but think of Mark, crying himself to sleep everynight, worrying about me and wondering when I was going to come home and fill that void in his life. It brought a tear to my eye. I've finally decided that it's time to start my journey home... I crave to see more of the country, but there's a backyard I'm craving more! Mark, I'm coming home!!

The Architecture of a Fellow F.L.

Up in Pennsylvania I had to take a trip out to see the work of my fellow F.L. buddy, Frank Lloyd and see his most famous design. I wish I had a house like this one. Hell, I'd even settle just just have a mini waterfall running through the yard (This is a not so subtle hint for you, Mark. Better get to work on it immediately!) I attempted to take some photos of this swank pad but the tour guide became quite upset and asked my not to take any photos. Though annoyed, I obeyed and proceceded to take measurements and recreate the floorplan on a napkin. They didn't like that either and threw me out... Copyright, schmopyright. I was determined to break the rules and sell the photos of my exploits just to spite them! HAHA! I went commando and snuck around the folliage that surrounded the house and took all the photos I could. I even went for a forbidden refreshing swim! I was quite proud of my rebelious nature, but as I was leaving I found out you are allowed to take photos of the exterior and felt a little stupid... You win this round Falling Water...

Lots of Black Pictures

As I was wondering through Tennessee, a sign caught my eye- it had an image of a Viking ship and told me to "Come see the Lost Sea!" Being an obedient tourist, I listened, and investigated further. I kept seeing signs, but still had no clue what the hell this thing was. Was it a boat from ages past that got land locked when the sea suddenly dissappeared? The suspense was killing me!! When I finally arrived, I discovered it was a cave tour that featured a large underground lake... sounded a bit too educational but I went for it anyway. I took a lot of photos I wish I could show you, but apparently this cave is magical and turns most of your photos black. I must say, caves are interesting! You can build a bar down in these things and make your own alcohol- or atleast somebody did here once upon a time. Oh and there were some stalagamajigs and drippydoodles, or something like that in here too... but I was more interested in the brewery story. When the tour guide pointed out the old still that still existed in the cave I couldn't resist the temptation and had to jump off the path and check it out. What a fantastic discovery! The staff was still secretly brewing moonshine in it! Unfortunately, I drank a wee bit too much and the tour guide and I... well, you know what they say, "There's a time and place for everything, and is called 'College'" ... I suppose I'll need to enroll at the University when I get home for this excuse to work.

The Empowering Arch of St. Louis

I made a stop in St. Louis to check out the Arch here, mostly due to a rumor I heard circulating around Missoula a few years back. Apparently by rubbing my, well... let's just say "Little Mingo" on national monuments, I would become empowered! In what manner, I can't say but I figured it was worth a try. I went for it and immediately was yelled at over the loud speaker. I was a little embarrased, but my ego was soon boosted by the compliments the ladies began shouting at me as I ran away. After all the trouble I nearly got into I didn't feel the slightest bit empowered. Guess I should have known better... only idiots would come up with an idea like that. And just to warn you, the following image is a bit racy... don't say I didn't warn you!