Saturday, October 25, 2008

Breakfast anyone?

So Iowa isn't necessarily known for its tourism. True, we have the Field of Dreams, the birthplace of John Wayne, and American Gothic, but we just don't see many out-of-towners here if it isn't for school or residency. I think part of it, however, is the ignorance of potential travelers. Look at these pictures from our very own Brandon, Iowa, just about 40 miles south of Iowa City. The __ largest frying pan (it isn't the "World's largest," they may just advertise it as the "State's largest"...wonder why "the frying pan"-- to have multiple competitors for?). It makes for great photo-ops and memories that will last a life time. I am sorry I don't have the picture of Abe standing up pretending he is a frying piece of bacon, but I think you can imagine.






3 comments:

brenna said...

Oh sure, deprive me of Iowa's finest attractions. That's a tricky way to ensure I come back...

shawn said...

OK, I lived in Iowa until I got married and moved to MN.. NEVER in all my 22 years there, did I ever see the states Largest Frying Pan.. Butter Cows at the state fair.. check, Herbert Hoover's Birthplace.. check, Pella and the tulip festival.. check.. Bridges of Madison Co... check.. BUT never ever.. the frying pan.. WHO knew???

Suz said...

Ahh, I really wanted to see that one!!