We arrived in Columbia, MO at about 10a.m. this morning - maybe even earlier, after our all-night drive, a hearty 7a.m. breakfast at an Ihop restaurant in St. Louis, and the 2-hour drive here to Columbia. We went right off to Stephens Lake Park, where there is an oak tree which has a plaque at its base dedicated to Betsey. That is where we will view the eclipse. The tree overlooks a small lake, and there is a promontory with a pavilion and a bench with a full view both of the sky and Betsey's tree. Perfect spot.
After hanging out there, we took a tour of the campus, new construction since we were last here three years ago, the Shay's old house, etc., then came to the Norgaards, our hosts. I've had a 2-hour nap, a shower, and a sandwich. Feeling somewhat restored. Tomorrow we'll go to Betsey's tree early before the eclipse begins. Weather may be good, maybe not. Not sure about crowds either. There are supposedly an additional 250,000 people in town, but they were not in evidence today.
Betsey's tree
The view from the promontory
The memorial plaque
We understand that some of Betsey's running friends, the "Running Birches" will be there tomorrow also and we'll get to meet them.
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