Metropolis, Illinois
Flower Child's 2009 Holiday
On 25 June 2009 the Flower Child and his Bride commenced the annual trip to "The Holy Land." After a long day of travel from Macon, Georgia we stopped for the evening at Metropolis, Illinois. We visited the "SuperMan" site and enjoyed appropriate ice cream treats at the Dairy Queen.
This wall mural was on a building just across the street from the SuperMan statue. This mural quickly reinforced the concept that "Small Town" America has it right. In fact many small towns also had signs on the street lamps displaying the names and branch of service that their citizens were currently serving in. What an appropriate tribute to our Nation's Heroes. Additionally it helps the local citizens realize that there are family members among them that would appreciate a "Thank You" and even assistance as their loved one is deployed.
As we returned to our Hotel we noted the entrance to a State Park. Once we arrive in the Park we learned that we were visiting the "Fort Massac State Park." This reconstructed Fort is indeed a State of Illinois treasure. To learn more about this place please visit:After our educational visit to this State Park we enjoyed a delightful night in Metropolis. The next day we continued our journey/holiday. During the nineteen day Holiday we never had to pay the high price for fuel that we did in South Illinois. Fuel was $2.719 at the Marion Truck Plaza on I-57.
It was also interesting to note in the local print media that some of the citizens of Southern Illinois were planning a meeting to organize an attempt to establish a new State.
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