Turn your computer sideways, it is the tower.
I saw this place on a TV show the week before we left and since it wasn't too far off the original plan I thought we should go.
Last night we made it to Sturgis and yes, I got my beer. We stayed the night in Sturgis and then this morning we went to Deadwood. We were told there would be a pistol shoot out this morning but we couldn't find it. We walked around the town for awhile and found were Wild Bill Hickok was shot. Pretty cool!!
I am glad that we did. I found out that it is actually our 1st National Monument. We did the loop around the entire tower and saw 5 people climbing it. I can't believe that, there is absolutely no way that I would be going up that tower.
After that we started heading back across Wyoming. We made it as far as Ten Sleep, so tomorrow it looks like we might make it to Yellowstone. The guy here said it is about 2 hours from here. Yeah, I can't wait.
I just looked it up, Devils Tower is 1267 feet tall. It is a sacred place to the Indian tribes of the area. One legend has it that a giant bear clawed the grooves while chasing several young Indian maidens. It was also the setting for the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Just a little tidbit of trivia I thought I would share with you. When you get back we'll do a can opener 101 training so that you don't have to stab the can with a knife. You both sound like you're having a great time, still laughing and enjoying each others company. On to Yellowstone tomorrow, more adventures await. Now that you have clean clothes! :) Love you, Mom/Nana
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ReplyDeleteIt has been alot of fun reading your blog. I'm with your mom I would have to be teleported to all the places you have been. The pictures are beautiful. I love you and be safe.
I hope everyone takes a look at the comments. They are in Yellowstone now and have no internet connection. They are staying there until Wednesday morning so I'm sure there will be lots of pictures and stories when she updates it all on Wednesday from . . . . somewhere. Keep watching for more of the adventure. Val
ReplyDeleteOh! I remember the movie Close Encounters! Thanks for the trivia "mom/nana". :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd, Val, thanks for letting us know that they have no internet connection right now. I was wondering why there weren't more posts.
Hey you two, I have been feeding the fish...I think they are really hungry....and if you don't post some new updates soon or call me...I may have to put out an amber alert...lol...Andrea
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