Yesterday we went to Pella for the day. It is a lovely town about 45 miles NE of Humeston that is very steeped in the traditions, food and heritage of Iowa's Dutch immigrants. We had a great day, the weather was beautiful, the food was delicious and the tulips were near peak. The Tulip Time Festival was the first week in May and the blooms were still phenomenal. It's hard to fathom that every year the city plants approximately 55,000 bulbs, the residents and businesses add another 450,000 or so, and the entire extravaganza lasts just a little over two weeks! We were very fortunate to be there at the perfect time. We have been to Pella before but never during tulip time.
Attached are a couple photos. They're pretty but they do not do fair justice.
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Another couple days here in Humeston and then we'll be on our way. Judy (and Alice) have been cooking up a storm for Aunt Maxine and she seems to have rallied a bit since we've been here. At 97 she is just so frail and, at times, seems a bit tired of going on but, hopefully, we've brightened her days a tad.
More soon,
P&J
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I love the blog!!! The tulip pictures are amazing!! We miss you both so much but we are praying for your safety every night! Keep having fun and keep bloging!! We love you!!! Erin Dave and the girls!
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