Yesterday I flew from Atlanta to Kansas City so I could attend my niece's wedding in southwest Kansas. As we were making the approach to the KC airport looking out the window and recognizing certain sites, I realized that I have not been back to KC in over a year.
As I headed west on I-70 toward Topeka, I was able to take in the sights with fresh eyes. Yes I have lived here for years, but since I had been away, it was new again.
Being late May, everything was green and lush. The rolling hills of eastern Kansas were so inviting. And yes, Kansas does have hills.....gentle rolling hills. Since Kansas is part of the great plains, there are not a lot of trees; more grass covered hills allowing you to see for miles.
The sky was a brilliant blue with maybe a few clouds, but mostly clear. Everything was wide open.
The hawks were circling high in the sky with their wings spread wide. Hanging there effortlessly just waiting for some little prey to attract their attention.
This morning, the sun was up bright and early before 6 am and it was a gorgeous 55 degrees outside. The sky was another bright blue cloudless morning. Everything was so calm and peaceful.
All of this so familiar and so welcoming.
Today, Tyler and I leave Emporia and head west toward Dodge City.
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