Enjoyed spending last Saturday exploring the Iowa State Fair. We walked the Avenue of the Breeds and saw a Highland Coo (a Scottish cow – of which we didn’t see many when we were in Scotland in June!). Examined student projects in the 4-H building. Took in the sights & sounds of the animal buildings (neigh, baa, moo, oink!) Ate lunch at Stockman Inn. Perused doll houses and interesting photography in the Cultural Building. Checked out the vendors in the Grand Concourse Shops. Waited in line for 30 minutes for James to try “Pork Picnic in a Cup” from the Iowa Pork Producers. (The food was actually pretty good. Bottom of the cup had Frito corn chips topped with shredded BBQ pork, baked beans, & coleslaw). Wound around the upstairs and downstairs of the Varied Industries Building. Ended the day waiting in line for another 30 minutes for a bucket of Barksdale Cookies.
