South Bend, Washington is called the Oyster Capital of the world. While waiting to be load with 8000 pounds of Oysters, Maddie and I took a little walk by the Willapa river. We couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day.

Our little Fighting Irish girl at Notre Dame University! Maddie even checked out a student hall while driving around the campus and visiting the Notre Dame Bookstore.

This is Seven Pillars on the old Frances Sloccum Trail, 3 miles east of Peru.  For the tribe of Miami Indians that inhabited the Mississinewa River Valley, Seven Pillars was more than a landmark of natural beauty.  It was a "gateway to the other world".  Here, the Tribal Council would meet within the grotto-like alcoves feeling that their ancestors would be present to help guide them with their wisdom.  It was also where criminal proceedings were held, and where those found guilty of the most grievous crimes against the tribe would be beheaded.

Maddie was checking out the clove patch today in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She found two 4-leaf clovers, and one 5-leaf clover! Have never seen a 5-leaf clover before - Maddie must have all the luck!

Visiting our Home Terminal today!  Maddie stopped at the building then we went for a nice walk on the trail they have for us drivers to get some exercise.

Maddie finally gets to check out a Dog Wood tree!