Another Day Trip. This time to far northern Missouri. Trust me when I say it was...."way off the grid". Our destination was the EcoVillage of Dancing Rabbit, near Memphis, Missouri. Now, I can say that I have been to Nevada, Versailles, Paris, Manchester, Trenton, Carthage, California, Odessa and Memphis. And, they are all in Missouri, USA.
This EcoVillage was founded about 25 years ago and has a population of around 60 folks. Rick's youngest son is a long-time resident of the compound and has recently purchased a home there. Rick, his other son Craig, friend Richard, and I decided to take a day trip up there and look around.
Tess did not go with us, on this excursion. I drove my trusty Ford Escape, roomy enough for 4 adults and a couple of coolers of snack provisions. Driving to Dancing Rabbit is not a quick easy trip. It took us right at 4 hours, and only about half of the journey was on 4-lane, divided paved highway.
Upon arrival, we had a nice tour of the village. We saw the common houses, the vegetable gardens and the swimming pond. The new house turned out to be aptly named, The Tree House. It sits on a platform, held up by large Osage Orange logs. Most homes (house, yurts, pods or tents) at Dancing Rabbit do not have running water for kitchens or bathrooms. There was electricity in some of the buildings. This is not easy living, for the 21st Century.
Citified Nancy was happy to get back on the road, and headed for civilization and flush toilets. We had one very important stop, on our way home. We drove to Sumner, Missouri, to take a quick look at "Maxie" the giant Canada Goose statue in the City Park...and visit the public facilities. Maxie is mammoth. A vision to behold. He's quite a duck!
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Dear Lord. You have created all of us with individual gifts, graces, needs and wants. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We were created in Your image. Help us all to appreciate Your gifts to us.
* more information on Dancing Rabbit, can be found at their website.
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