Google it (blog post title) up, and keep up with this post. I couldn't stop singing the chorus even if I couldn't really relate to it. When the holiday (which is the title of the song. That's a clue.) pops up in a conversation (virtual or actual), the song starts playing in my head. Am I making sense? If not, you probably didn't google the Carrie Underwood song title yet. The song's called "Independence Day" by Martina McBride. ;)
Our destination for 4th of July was Kaskaskia. On the way though, we took some photos at the Chester Welcome Center first.
Chester is the home of Popeye. Yes the cartoon. All over Randolph County and the road to the welcome center were Popeye cut-outs, logos and what-nots. It was a cute sight on a mini-nostalgic drive. It was just deja vu driving down this shop called the Spinach Factory. The logo was the typical can of Spinach Popeye used to down.
Strange how a Filipina's childhood memories get excited on foreign soil. I guess I should've expected that though since I was brought up in a USA-Filipino hybrid way. Guiltily, I did watch more American cartoons than Filipino shows as a kid. Oh what the heck, even until now, I'm an avid consumer of American media. Hahaha
Back to Chester now, behind me in this photo is the Mississippi River and the bridge whose name I forget. I have a thing for bridges, so I went internally crazy when I saw this bridge.To date, this is the longest one I've seen. Somewhere along that bridge is the state line between Illinois and Missouri.
We had to get in to Missouri to get to Kaskaskia, Illinois. There was a geographical explanation that Dr. Foster gave. I just couldn't follow, so I apologize for lack of elaboration on that.
Our destination for 4th of July was Kaskaskia. On the way though, we took some photos at the Chester Welcome Center first.
Chester is the home of Popeye. Yes the cartoon. All over Randolph County and the road to the welcome center were Popeye cut-outs, logos and what-nots. It was a cute sight on a mini-nostalgic drive. It was just deja vu driving down this shop called the Spinach Factory. The logo was the typical can of Spinach Popeye used to down.Strange how a Filipina's childhood memories get excited on foreign soil. I guess I should've expected that though since I was brought up in a USA-Filipino hybrid way. Guiltily, I did watch more American cartoons than Filipino shows as a kid. Oh what the heck, even until now, I'm an avid consumer of American media. Hahaha
Back to Chester now, behind me in this photo is the Mississippi River and the bridge whose name I forget. I have a thing for bridges, so I went internally crazy when I saw this bridge.To date, this is the longest one I've seen. Somewhere along that bridge is the state line between Illinois and Missouri.
We had to get in to Missouri to get to Kaskaskia, Illinois. There was a geographical explanation that Dr. Foster gave. I just couldn't follow, so I apologize for lack of elaboration on that. So, we came from Illinois to Missouri and back to Illinois to reach Kaskaskia. The locals were as hospitable as Filipinos back home.
As you may or may not know, Filipinos are known primarily for that quality. I'm proud of our hospitality and try to practice it as much as I can too.
As you may or may not know, Filipinos are known primarily for that quality. I'm proud of our hospitality and try to practice it as much as I can too.
Anyway, I met one veteran in particular who gave me a CB medallion and the bullet shell casings from their firing salute. My co-participants are trying to psych me out, saying I won't get past airport security carrying bullet casings. PLEASE LET ME THROUGH. PLEASE.
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