Visitors while we waited on our groceries to arrive

Soldiers & sailors monument. Pic near the spot where Lincoln gave his first anti-slavery speech 1854

Engraved on the Solders and Sailors monument

TZPR Local train. Lots of train activity here

We did a long bike/walk this morning. This is on a public trail

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 1889

Caterpillar building. Across the street they have a welcome center

Another fun couple of signs. Sign on left points to door on right 🤷🏼‍♀️

Very red sunset. Picture doesn't do it justice

Peoria Day two

September 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

I hope all our friends made out ok with Helene. She was a beast and the devastation she left behind is heartbreaking. We are getting what’s left of her winds now and are happy to be in a Marina. Today James, Moki and I took a long walk (and bike ride) to and around downtown. We were headed to a pet store two blocks away but it was closed so we headed towards town instead. The area between us and town is pretty depressed but you miss that on the riverwalk which we took on the way back. Downtown is quite nice but not many people out. Peoria is home of Caterpillar and their footprint is huge here.Read more