On July 1st, 2017 we began a new adventure hundred of miles from our "home". We went to a strange place called Indiana. Where being called a Hoosier is a compliment and corn and soy surround you on all back roads. Always.
HOWEVER!
So far we have been having a very pleasant time here in the Hoosier state. Here are some short stories about all the adventures we've been having!
Amish Crack (aka Rise'n roll donuts)
There is a place. Where all the locals tell you to go. Where your expectations are a mile high, and you're convinced nothing could ever meet those expectations. You're told you'll walk in, mouth watering, and sink your teeth into a donut that is declared so delicious, it's impossible. But nothing could ever meet those kinds of expectations, right? Then you've never been to Rise'n roll bakery! Rise'n roll is an Amish bakery that sells all kinds of baked and deli goods, including some canned items and cook books. But the thing that everyone wants for breakfast, is one of their donuts. Their original donut is a cinnamon caramel, sprinkled with powdered sugar and more cinnamon. It's the messiest donut I've ever eaten but it is so worth it! Not even a hot krispy creme melts in my mouth the way this does! That takes a lot of guts to pull off, Rise'n roll. It's so delicious and addictive it is sometimes referred to as "Amish Crack"
Fort Wayne Zoo
Fort Wayne has a zoo here that has some very interesting exhibits! It isn't as big as the St. Louis zoo (or as free...) But still a very fun time. They have a kangaroo exhibit where you walk among the kangaroos. They can come up to you, cross in front of you on the path, assault you, or anything they please (although none of these things happened while we were there). The giraffe exhibit is somewhat similar in engaging zoo partakers (except you can't walk around with them.) You stand in an outlook overlooking the exhibit and the giraffes heads come to the top of the railing on the outlook. You can touch them, feed them and experience a good tongue licking. On a side note, the zoo "Farm" was apparently run by a girl named Sarah and her older brother Ben. I didn't know we had a farm?! 
Fonzie's little friend
This doesn't really have anything to do with Indiana other than the fact that it took place while IN Indiana. Fonz was a pretty rough and tumble little guy, always attacking and biting so we decided to get him a little playmate. I was quite skeptical for a while but it turns out this was a great decision! They play great and she has definitely calmed him down quite a bit. Her name is Lady Felicity (Lady) and she's about three weeks younger than him. I've never seen two cats who love people more than these little ones!
There are so many things to do here! I'm sure we will have many more adventures. Other than moving out of St. Louis right before a total eclipse passed through, I'd say we're both pretty happy with the area we're in now. Everyone here is treating us like they like us. Just wait till they find out just how weird we are ;)
