Today we began by visiting Mount Rushmore, which we all found enjoyable. Even though I don't get as much of a thrill from visual attractions, I have three companions who are good at describing things, and Jake always provides us with a wealth of factoids on anything (and everything) historical. Plus, Erin and I enjoyed the walk.
We then took a VERY long drive from there to Cody, from where I am writing. We ate at Adriano's - an Italian restaurant in town - which makes now two towns and one establishment named after our famous friend Adrian. We discovered, on our drive, that Wyoming is probably the most beautiful state we've seen - forests and mountains and the like -, which surprised some of us. We also learned a very important lesson: when driving down long hills, DO NOT RIDE THE BRAKES! We stopped when we saw smoke, and a very nice Floridian lady showed us how to check the engine's vitals. We were fine, the brakes still function perfectly, and we should have no further problems, now that we know how to coast and only brake on turns or when speed is getting to fast. Adrian and Sarah are out at Albertson's buying camp food supplies in case we can get a camp site tomorrow morning. It will be another early start. If the sites are filled, though, weve found out that West Yellowstone, Montana always has rooms available, so we'll have a backup plan. Wish us luck!
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i HAVE TO SAY I was so glad to read the latest commentaries.
I have personally never seen the badlands and have to wonder why they were so named.
Have you not found a Sarah, Eliza or jacob town anywhere?
The tire injury sounds peculiar, hope it was not some prank!
Take care.
Carol Stolar
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