Day 1 of the Western Trek: Fayetteville, NY - Kirtland, OH - Mishawaka, IN

Today was day one of the five-day trek west.  I started in Fayetteville, NY (Upstate), where my mom lives, and drove westward.  With the sunrise in my rear view mirror, I began early, determined to reach Kirtland, OH by lunchtime. 

Kirtland was....amazing.  I spent just under 4 hours touring historic Kirtland and the old Kirtland temple.  Since pictures are worth a thousand words, here are several thousand for your perusing pleasure.

Inside the Newel K. Whitney store.  So THAT's how they got those collars to stand up!

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Books inside the school of the upper room in the Whitney Store, where Joseph Smith received many revelations found in the Doctrine & Covenants.

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Inside the sawmill, where they carved the pulpits for the temple.

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The Kirtland Temple from afar.

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The Kirtland Temple facade.

So, there you go!  593 miles, 3 locations, lots of learning, driving and singing off-key in the car.

Up Next:  Nauvoo, IL