Week 17 - 47.8

Another capital has been achieved, this week sees us pass through Springfield, Illinois and turn north toward Madison, Wisconsin.  We are now firmly in farm country, based on the view from Google Maps.  If you have the opportunity to visit Springfield, IL, they have an impressive variety of historic sites.  Pictured at  http://www.springfield.il.us/Commissions/HistSites/PhotoGallery.asp is an impressive list of sites to visit as well as links to additional information.