Vacation has officially started. Nine days of bliss. I left my pager at home, freed, finally, from its tether.

The drive through Illinois was gorgeous, clear and sunny, with a breathtaking sunset over fields of corn. The moon was round and cheerful, guiding the rest of my path.

From Illinois Sunset

(Click for a couple more pictures). And now, to sleep. I’ve got to get my beauty rest so that I’m ready for cheese consumption in the morning. Ta!