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Missouri has more hills and moisture than the western states, and you can see it from the roads. Lakes, forests, an interesting contrast to the flat desert in Arizona. Not more beautiful, just different. I am still in love with the desert, and the New Mexico mesas. We had a brief pit-stop to buy some sandals in an outlet complex, just after Osage Beach, because I forgot my sandals in one of our stops, and because Roberto's sneakers were falling apart. We passed by Jefferson City (which is supposed to have a nice capitol; I didn't see it, sorry) and, sticking to our policy of avoiding highways, we took the Lewis and Clark trail, that goes parallel to the Missouri river. Great road, great curves and great views. But we were getting late ... our friends in Saint Louis were expecting us by late afternoon, and it was already 6:00 PM. We decided to get back to the main highway, and found out that Missourians drive like nuts. They really, really run. We got to Sergey's house by 8:00 PM, and he, Andrea and Annya (their two-month old daughter) were waiting for us outside. Sergey is a professor at George Washington University and they are living in a very nice apartment at the University City. One of those 1920 buildings, with lots of closets and windows. They are great, great people, the kind that makes you feel totally at home. The kind that makes sure that you see they are using your wedding gift and all those small kindnesses. After a great dinner, Roberto and Sergey kept talking until three in the morning. No early departing for the next day ...
Lise
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