USA 2014

Went into Henderson to look at the Audubon bird sculptures around the town. Flags were flying at half mast and the lamp posts had yellow ribbons tied to them. We had lost track of the date and on asking why at the Post Office we were told it was to commemorate 9/11. Had lunch at the Golden Corral just so Norman could have fun saying we had eaten there!! It's an all-you-can-eat buffet with incredible choice and average quality food and an experience that won't be repeated! Went on to the John James Audubon Museum in the Park. They have the world's largest collection of his work and memorabilia and it's a most impressive museum, particularly as it's in a State Park and not in a big city. His work is incredibly detailed and his story one of many struggles and setbacks before finally finding success. Left the Park again and travelled just across the bridge into Indiana to Angel Mounds to see the museum and preserved mounds of the Mississippian Indians. Very interesting as they have recreated the story of this tribe from about 700 - 1400 AD purely from archaeological digs on the mounds. No other information about them remains. Another busy day packed with new discoveries.Lue lisää