Halfway!

June 9, 2010 6 Comments

3,500 miles!  Just outside of lovely Carthage, Missouri. 

The original Carthage, founded in 814 BC or so, on the Gulf of Tunis.

Carthage, MO. The site of the Battle of Carthage and it's sequel, Battle of Carthage II during the Civil War.

Day 4, Did you know?
6 Comments to “Halfway!”
  1. Laura says:

    Carthage! I was there just about three weeks ago, and I have a photo that looks very similar to the one you posted. Which is a photo of the Antoni Baths, in case you didn’t know.

  2. Rooney says:

    Poor thing .. you had to go to that broken down old Carthage in Tunis? Well, if you ask real nice, I’m sure Lee will let you schedule a vacation in Carthage, Missouri. Where the baths are indoors!

  3. Janice says:

    These photos are amazing. What is this place? Did you find your Starbucks this morning?

  4. Susan says:

    Hey there road warriors! How’s the great Midwest? Sorry I missed your call when you were traveling through lovely Chicagoland. Thanks for the birthday stuff!

    • Colleen says:

      Susan,

      You’re quite welcome. I put a lot of thought into it. I was a little disappointed I didn’t get a birthday gift, at least a card from you, but at least I know where I stand. XOXO

      • Susan says:

        Colleen –
        I knew when I met you in St. Louis I would forget to put you on my birthday calendar. I’m thinking we should just exchange Cardinals baseball gear! We’re going to Houston this year for our convention (in July; think it will be hot?) so I’ll pick you up some Texas geegaws.

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