First an addendum to the previous day. I failed to award points to the main entry: three steps up but widely spaced so the chair had three single steps to navigate, the next best thing to actual rampage. That’s ramp-idge not ram-page.
Other pluses — this personal welcome sign lacking in hotels to date, and a group selfie (though I seem to be more focussed on holding the selfie stick while John is delighted by the whole thing)
We had a wonderful morning, sleeping in, getting our laundry done, a fantastic breakfast of fresh baked strawberry muffins, fruit and a brie/apple/bacon frittata! Then we were sent off with a cooler full of food for the road , the makings of what I believe the locals call a “pic-a-nic” basket (from the Paiute pique-nique, for “land of many snacks”).
We were assured these blandishments were not an attempt to curry favor after a harsh “day 3” critique. Quite coincidentally and independently the judges have reviewed their notes and revised the Day 3 rating to a full five stars!
Day 4 travel starts around noon and was predictably rather event free. Given the late start, we had to pass on such roadside attractions as Fort Kearny, the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, and the Golden Spike Tower (an observation tower overlooking the quite impressive North Platte rail yard, the world’s largest). What we couldn’t miss was the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument and Museum since I-80 runs under it
What we wouldn’t miss was one of our favorite side trips, to see a state capitol – in this case the Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln
The tower was originally meant to house the state library!
OK, so how does the Best Western Crossroads of the Bluffs in Council Bluffs Iowa rate? A bad start when the only handicapped parking was 5 unused spots in front of the lobby, and NONE on the sides or back of the building where the rooms are. But from there it’s looking up. Not as lavish or large a room as we’ve had elsewhere, but quite adequate (except for that overly fancy office chair that is always in someone’s way). Plus we have a second entry in the hygienic housekeeping category, another germ-free remote.
The best part is the bathroom … easy access toilet and sink, plus roll-in shower with a real bench. This room saved the day for Best Western.
Great post. Love the pix, esp.the people and that River Road archway! You are doing a great job of documenting the accessibility aspects. This could turn into a retirement profession and a book.
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