Day 1 Off to Pawhuska

Meeting at a Walmart to start our road trip 
David preparing for the eclipse
Kody checking out the eclipse 




Ignore the lamppost 
Kim sent these from Sunset. It’s the shadows on our front sidewalk. 

Checking out the shops in Pawhuska. Mostly we were just walking off lunch. 
Setting up the phone for the group photo below. 


Interesting stained glass robbery alarm
Dogs taking over the car 🤣

Hmmm…which ones are the aliens. 
Anyone for a bucking flamingo ride

Photos from our Lodging



After checking in and relaxing awhile we went to dinner at a Mexican food restaurant. The special today was fajitas ($8.95). Vegetarian above and chicken below. 

We walked a bit of the Osage Heritage Trail. 

And the sun sets on a beautiful day. What a blessing it is to spend time with friends who love and encourage each other and love the Lord.

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