Today was a designated long travel day covering 644 miles as we traveled from Colorado Springs, CO to Kansas City, MO. Most of the day was spent travelling across Kansas, which is not the most exciting drive. We were surprised by the signs of the draught conditions across Kansas. Field after field of corn was completely burned out and brown from a lack of water. From what we were told the soybean plants, although they looked green, were not producing flowers or soybeans.
In an attempt to break up the ride we added a stop in Cawker City, KS to see the “World’s Largest Ball of Twine.” Not only did we see the ball of twine which is now more than 12 feet in diameter, but we were able to add twine to the ball. You can see our twine experience at http://youtu.be/qv2HDLEcAqU. If you happen to be passing by Cawker City, KS you can contact Linda Clover. She and her husband are the caretakers of the ball of twine. If you call her in advance and she is around, she will meet you at the ball of twine with some twine to add.
Our final stopping point was the beautiful home of Paul and Pam, friends of Karen’s brother Scott. Karen felt like she has known them for years due to all of the stories she has heard about them from Scott. It was nice to meet and get to know them. We greatly appreciate their hospitality and offer to house us for a night.
Hammond Adventures 
love the video.