Including this sweet bridge:
That even the girl liked:
Opa showed her a milkweed pod and they scattered them in the air--we'll be checking back in 25 years to see how our milkweed trees are doing:
We went to Pawnee Park, where a group of inspired high school students organized this memorial to Andrew Jackson Higgins:
He was the creator of the Eureka boat, base for the LCVPs (Land Craft Vehicle Personnel):
Which, per President Eisenhower, played a crucial role in World War II:
There is also a memorial to 9/11 using some material from the Towers:
After the park, we drove a bit around town and saw Nebraska's oldest tavern, the Glur tavern:
As well as the modern convenience store:
We decided to spend the night in Omaha to ensure not missing any flights. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in the Old Market--we got a great rate, thanks to a AAA discount. The girl enjoyed the fancy digs:
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