The offer was too good to refuse . . . $105 per week for the use of a bass fishing boat. We signed up and had a great time exploring Lake of the Ozarks where we are now camped. Bought a fishing license and even caught a few large mouth bass, catfish and white bass. Threw back a bluegill and a small catfish. It was fun! Drove over a swinging bridge too.
Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1929-31 through private funding. It created thousands of depression era jobs and a new tourism industry for central Missouri. The lake is beautiful, with over 1100 miles of shoreline surrounded by oak and cedar forests. We've seen deer and lots of birds, including great blue heron, green heron, summer tanagers, Carolina wrens, tufted titmouse, indigo buntings, red headed and pileated woodpeckers and lots of turkey vultures.
Next week we plan to explore one of the caves in the state park, do more birdwatching and try to find the New Tribes headquarters where Gene's daughter, Lori, went to language school when she was 20. We'll also take a day trip to Branson and try to take in a musical show.
We'll be here until July 25, then head to Nebraska to meet Gene's new great granddaughter, Addison Davy.
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