Wednesday we headed to the Marion County Fairgrounds for a Hoosier Cruiser Rally. Luckily the bridge to the north of Hope had been opened and we did not need to take an extended detour to the fairgrounds. After setting up we met friends and had dinner at the Oaken Barrel. Thursday was busy with the remaining eighteen coaches arriving, but the rally really began on Friday where we began by visiting the Indiana State Museum. We had not visited this museum before, but found the displays to be very informative and well done. The first floor contained many examples of prehistoric artifacts that had been found in Indiana. There were also charts and diagrams that explained the movement of glaciers which greatly altered the topography of Indiana. The terminal moraines are the reason that southern Indiana is so much more hilly that northern Indiana. 
That evening we went to an Indians game at Victory Field. This was also a first for us. What fun! It is a minor league park and you are much closer to the field which makes it easier to watch the action on the field. We yelled and cheered even though we did not know the players. We just knew that we wanted the Indians to win which they did by several runs.The next day we went to the Indiana State Fair. Again we had not gone to the fair for several years. Probably the last time we went was when Chris was in the band. Saturday was Band Day and it brought back memories of the preparation for the contest.
We also visited the 4-H exhibits where the ribbon winners were displayed. Bettie had judged 4-H projects at the county level and had been an instructor for kids who wanted to participate. She really enjoyed the quality and uniqueness of the items that were winners.
In two other building we found Lego and can sculptures. After the can sculptures were judged, the food cans were donated to food banks. Who would think that you could make a complete farm scene all out of Lego's.
The Angry Birds sculpture out of cans was also amazing.
Sunday we headed back home after a weekend of fun.
