Confluence and Conversation

   At this spot lies a confluence of two mighty rivers. The Mississippi River flows in from the right and heads south. The Ohio River merges from the left. 
    Back in the day, Indians paddling canoes must have visited this peninsula. It's an obvious rendezvous. Strangers from different tribes would have traded goods or socialized around a campfire. Later, white explorers might have gotten into the act.
     Minutes after taking this photo, I picked up two hitchhikers--a young man and his girlfriend. They were stranded on a nearby road. The couple was adventuring across the United States. I drove them near a town. We chatted for several minutes then said goodbye.
   Near the confluence, travelers and explorers are still socializing.