A Sibling Outing

In the Holy Land

 During a recent visit to the Holy Land (a.k.a. Iowa) My Youngest Sibling and I enjoyed a wonderful day of bonding.  The first stop was this Shower/Viewing Platform alongside the Mississippi River.  It was constructed so that Boaters could take a break and refresh as they traveled the River and also took time to Tour the Town of Guttenberg.  This facility is about 50 feet from the shore of the River.

 This was a Pearl Button Factory in earlier times.  As you can ascertain it has now been fitted to serve as a Bed and Breakfast Facility.  It also is on the banks of the Mississippi River.

 For those who enjoyed the movie "Field of Dreams" in the early 1990s you will recognize this dwelling.

 A view of the baseball field at the Field of Dreams.  This movie site is still popular today.  It is but about 30 miles from my Birth Place.  It is located in Dubuque County, Iowa.

 Of course I had to have my picture taken here at the entrance to the "Field of Dreams."  For those who viewed this epic film you may recall the cars that had their headlights on in the late evening.  The road on the right end of this picture was where that shot was filmed.

 After a delightful Lunch provided by my Wonderful Sibling Brother we visited this Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. 

The interior of the Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa.  This House of Worship has seating for over 1200 Saints.

I posted an exterior view of this Basilica in an earlier Blog Entry.  This Basilica has twin steeples which soar over 212 feet tall.  It is the landmark of the West Prairie of Dubuque County, Iowa.