August 14, 2010 – Day 2 (87.7 Miles).
We met Jan’s classmates & spouses @ Wildcat Den State Park, near Fairport, IA where Gary & Karen acted as host. Gary conducted the tour & commentary about the nearly 2 centuries old grain mill with history & demonstration. They then led us to the Lighthouse restaurant where the food was good and too plentiful. From there they led us to Muscatine, IA to tour the Musser Art Museum. This a very unique museum of artwork of mechanical displays made from scrap and/or odds & ends. The museum is attached to an old mansion of grandeur. If you’re in the area it’s worth seeing. Next the class reunion group stopped at tea parlor for more social. Gift shops were here also. To cap off a wonderful day Gary led us all back to Moline, IL to more social, and another big and enjoyable meal while cruising on the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle. All the classmates are living none were divorced but 3 weren’t able to attend. For me it was a very enjoyable and relaxing day. It was fun day I think for all, even the spouses as the time went by fast with a full day of activities, and good conversations.