Nauvoo

Last week, we dropped Cinderella and her friend off in Normal, Illinois for EFY.  The twins and King and I kept heading down the road and ended up in Nauvoo.  Which is great, since that was our plan.  We first visited Carthage Jail.  There was a special spirit there, and we enjoyed our visit.  

We didn't have a lot of time when we arrived, but we drove around and then visited the Blacksmith Shop.  We had a yummy dinner at a bakery and then saw a fun variety show.

That evening we walked around the beautiful Nauvoo Temple.

The next day we didn't have a lot of time, but we made the most of what time we had.  We began early with a carriage ride and a wagon ride.  We learned a lot and the weather was beautiful.  Actually, so beautiful that the mayflies were out in droves.  Ick.  I think Snow White loved getting to meet Rod and Rick, the horses.  

We saw a few more historic homes and places, The Brickyard, The Browning Home and Gunsmith Shop, The Cultural Hall, The John Taylor Home, and the Scovil Bakery.  Then we saw another show, and were on our way home.  It was a quick trip, but a great one.