Aurora Nebraska

 
 
 We are staying a few days here in Aurora to visit our friends Barb and Jim Hruza. We are camped at the Streeter Park campground run by the city. It is small but nice and right in town. We have a great campsite -- next to trees and grass, very pretty. Christensen Field campground at Fremont was a great location for us but it was a large gravel lot; so we are really appreciating being in this parklike setting. I took a photo from our rear window -- you can see the recumbent trikes still on the rack and the tiny meadow which is our "backyard". The crabapple trees are blooming and fragrant, and while walking dogs I noticed the little wild violets. They have such exquisite tiny purple blossoms. While writing this I can see a female Cardinal in the tree right outside the window. Simple pleasures are the best.
Doug and Chester were having such a peaceful nap that I couldn't resist taking their picture.
Last night we went with Barb and Jim to the local bowling alley for Mexican food. We had the Nacho plate which was very good. After supper we walked over to the Pump & Pantry for ice cream, then walked back to the campground. Again, simple pleasures.
This morning I walked a couple of blocks to McDonald's to have morning coffee (tea actually) with Barb and a few of her friends. The men sit at one table and the women sit at another area. People come and go and everyone knows everyone else. We gals worked the crossword puzzle from the newspaper. Doug and I are enjoying our short stay in Aurora.
We have a very slow connection in this spot -- so I am having trouble posting pictures. For now, use your imagination. I have photos of the museum but not sure when I'll get those posted.

Quote of the day: "Our friends remind us of the song in our hearts when we have forgotten the words." Anonymous