Day 4, St. Louis To Columbus

Our shortest drive yet - only 417 miles. We spent Wednesday night in St. Louis with our friends Marsha & Michael. We left the house on time but the car didn't, it refused to start. However, we were patient and gave it some more time to rest and it finally woke up. We had to slow down several times to negotiate the orange cone obstacle course but enjoyed the rolling hills filled with bucolic pastures and black & white cows.
About 7 PM, we arrived in Columbus at Laurie & Jeffrey's place as the skies filled with rain clouds. The held off while enjoyed a wonderful Chinese meal then a glass of wine and good conversation back at the house. Even the cats, Generous and Mittens (with two 7-clawed paws) had a great time. Our hosts greeted us with this flowering cascade of beauty upon our arrival in Columbus.