We're here. Wherever this is. Actually it's Kennebec, South Dakota, in the middle of the SD prairie. Warming up, and muggy, but I love it. I wonder if somehow I retain a visceral memory of the summer weather in Ohio, before we moved to San Francisco? Because I love this sort of weather, it makes me feel happy.
Yesterday (Sunday) we went to Mt. Rushmore. The AAA guidebook suggested leaving campers at home as there is limited parking for them. I'm glad we ignored that advise, because we were able to park at the site with no problem. The weather was overcast and cool, sparing us the heat exhaustion I had at times in Yellowstone. Or perhaps that was the altitude?
Mt. Rushmore is the one national monument Rob has talked of seeing, in all the years we've been married. I joked that now we've seen it, plus all the other big things West of the Mississippi, we can just sit at home and grow old. Actually I think we've talked of wanting to see Europe, especially the Vatican, someday, but "first we should see our own country." Well, we're certainly doing that!
Daughter Rachel's blog is updated as well, for those who want more about the sites and sights: http://rachelsfamilytravels.blogspot.com/. I hope all is well with you!
