Some travel to Fiji to dig their toes in warm sand while others go to the Grand Canyon to see one of the natural wonders of the world. We went to Pella, Iowa. Now before you laugh, let me tell you a few important facts about this little known treasure...
*Pella is in the richest county in Iowa and has more millionaires per capita than Hollywood.
*It smells like manure.
*The Dutch settled here and everything is a Holland theme from the bakery to the opera house.
*They make Pella windows there.
*You will never see as much corn in your whole life as you will on the drive there.
*The downtown is the quaintest little place you'll ever see.

The Cristian Volunteer Van gave us a ride into town from the hotel. The bus driver was a retired hog farmer with 52 grandkids. He said, "Boy he is going to enjoy school next year!" referring to Ignacio. When I told him he was only two he couldn't believe it. Us city folks don't lie!

Oh, did I forget to mention that Pella has the OLDEST working windmill in the U.S.? I know...you want to get in your car RIGHT now and get down there!! Just wait...there's more!

Any questions regarding the annual Tulip Festival that draws 100,000 people? Just ask the cute little boy at the information desk. Pella's population is only 9,000 so you can just imagine the crowds!

Emilio cried in the car...not happy but survived. Once he got to Pella he realized all the misery was SO worth it!