Eurydice - Father's dip in the River

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I remember. Take Tri-State South-294-- to Route 88 West.

I remember. Take Tri-State South-294-- to Route 88 West.

Take Route 88 West to Route 80. You'll go over a bridge.

Take Route 88 West to Route 80. You'll go over a bridge.

Go three miles and you'll come to the exit for Middle Road.

Go three miles and you'll come to the exit for Middle Road.

Proceed 3 to 4 miles. Duck Creek Park will be on the right. Take a left on Fernwood Avenue.

Proceed 3 to 4 miles. Duck Creek Park will be on the right. Take a left on Fernwood Avenue.

Continue straight on Fernwood past two intersections. Go straight.

Fernwood will curve to the right leading you to Forest Road. Take a left on Forest Road.

Go two blocks. Pass the first entrance to the alley on the right. Take the second entrance.

Go two blocks. Pass the first entrance to the alley on the right. Take the second entrance.

You'll go about 100 yards. A red brick house will be on the right.

You'll go about 100 yards. A red brick house will be on the right.

Look for Illinois license plates. Go inside the house.

Look for Illinois license plates. Go inside the house.

In the living room, look out the window. You'll see the lights on the Mississippi River.

In the living room, look out the window. You'll see the lights on the Mississippi River.

Take off your shoes. Walk down the hill. You'll pass a tree good for climbing on the right.

Take off your shoes. Walk down the hill. You'll pass a tree good for climbing on the right.

Cross the road. Watch for traffic. Cross the train tracks.

Cross the road. Watch for traffic. Cross the train tracks.

Catfish are sleeping in the mud, on your left. Roll up your jeans. Count to ten. Put your feet in the river and swim.