Farm Equipment Auction in Howard County Maryland

This is a video from a farm equipment auction in Howard County Maryland. We stopped and visited my sister and her family in Maryland on a beautiful farm. The auction was happening across the street. Talk about a cultural experience! I think this particular sale was for a small tractor.

To our readers outside the U.S., do they currently have auctions in other countries? I would be curious to know.

I will follow up with more pictures from beautiful Maryland!

A few tips and ideas about how to travel in the United States

Wildlife Prairie State Park Hanna City, Illinois Coyote

Dairy Cow

Curious Donkey

Donkeys

Elk

Buffalo

Mountain Lion

It was this time last year that my daughter and I were traveling across the U.S. The previous post was a picture from outside of Kansas City in Lee Summit, Missouri.

These pictures are from The Wildlife Prairie State Park in Hanna City, Illinois. So beautiful! We just kind of got lost on the back roads and stumbled across this park.  Such fun!

I think that if you were visiting the U.S., it would be worth it to just choose one state or two, rent a car and explore the highlights of that particular state. Of course it’s tempting to try to fit in as much as you can, but it depends on your expectations. It is not a loss to slow down and absorb all that a state has to offer. Each state is so different and has its own culture! Just some food for thought. I’ve done that “jam everything in” and I much prefer to slow down and enjoy the food, parks, architecture, museums, music and best of all...... the people.

For those visiting the U.S. from another country, it is well worth it to invest in an ice chest and pack it full of ice and yummy things to eat and drink. Shopping at a local grocery store is always an adventure. Grocery stores in U.S. cities are amazing.  Most foreigners to the U.S. are shocked by how many options of cold cereal and toilet paper there are! Pillows and blankets are nice for the car ride too. Also, books on tape for a long drive or your favorite music helps the hours go by. There are many free apps now for your phone that will read free books out loud to you and play your favorite music.

On this specific trip we read 4 books from the Tarzan series. My 82 year old Dad loved it! Choosing one or two states would also allow you to have more time to research the culture of that specific state, so that you are not so overwhelmed by culture shock. You could even try to arrange a culture exchange to some of the communities you plan to visit, to have a more authentic experience. Plan to meet people for dinner and discuss topics that interest you about one another’s country. I love having the opportunity to meet with nationals when we travel abroad. It is my favorite part of traveling!