Spiced Pork and hAM

Minnesota was going to be a drive-through state until we saw this glorious sign: “SPAM Museum next right.” Paddy, JT – you would be in heaven! This place was not only FREE, but also as tongue and cheek as it should be, and only a few years old so very clean – and lots of buttons to push and things to do. This was one great surprise in Austin, Minnesota. Of course after the museum tour, which was complete with a Make Your Own Spam Station to Quiz Show Room and more, we had to go across the street to have Spam and Eggs. Surprisingly, Bryan had never had Spam before. Hawaii would likely shun him, as they are the biggest consumer of the stuff in the whole world. I hadn’t had it in a while myself, so it was a bit of an experiment. Not too bad J Paddy and JT have their own SPAM story that I hope someday will be shared at this wonderful Museum! I got to be a part of the documentary they are putting together too (they videotaped me at the camp – somehow convincing me that SPAM has played some cosmic role in my relationship with Bryan – sure, why not). Guys, your story would be the highlight of the museum! You HAVE to bring it to them.

After purchasing our very own can of SPAM (which does not have any odd ingredients that one expects!), we continued on the 90 into Illinois, where we got our first motel room at a Motel 6 north of Chicago, had dinner at TGIF’s (I highly recommend their Strawberry Filed salad – it is the perfect salad!!), and went to sleep on a real bed made for two for the first time in 11 days!

Quote of the day: “Yes, we have dial up internet,” Roy at Motel 6. HA – no such luck. Still had to wait for service another few days! Bah.