Day 65

Today was incredible!  Erinn, Myra and Dan got up to witness one of the world's largest animal migrations! Every year in late March, one million Sandhill Cranes migrate on the Platte River Valley in order to 'fuel up' before resuming their northward migration. 

Our hands and toes were frozen, but the experience was definitely one we'll never forget. The volume of all of the birds even before they took off was overwhelmingly loud, and when the blood red sun hit the horizon, they all flew in droves! You're going to LOVE the picture Dan captured- be sure to follow Dan Beckmann Photography for his official Nebraska picture from this morning! 

We then drove to Cawker City to see.... The World's Largest Ball of Twine! As we crossed into Kansas, the temperature rose and rose until it was 78 degrees! The twine ball was created by local farmer Frank Stoeber, who decided one day to not burn his extra twine, but to keep making a ball until it was as big as his barn door. It has grown to over 24,000 pounds, and over 1.6 Million feet of twine! 

Fun at the twine, a great meal at Hindquarter and a nice walk made for a great afternoon with the team. We then drove to Hays, Kansas where we checked into the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn. After our weekly team meeting, Erinn & Dan headed to say "hello" to Dan's grandparent's house, where his parents and aunt & uncle had also arrived, ready for the show tomorrow, while the rest of the team had dinner at Applebees. 

We're so excited to be in Kansas, and can't wait for the show at the Fox Theatre tomorrow!