Yesterday we travelled 353 miles. Today we logged 475. Long days.
Today we hit the Badlands South Dakota early as we wanted to be on Interstate 80 in Nebraska before sundown.
We lucked out again with a spectacular sunny day with clear blue sky most of the day. What an amazing contrast. The dramatic formations of the badlands, azure blue skies and brilliant golden yellow leaves shimmering in the (thankfully) slight breezes. Temperatures started chilly and then warmed close to 70. Perfect, just perfect.
After lunch in Rapid City at at local family-owned cafe (including butterscotch pie!), we drove on to Alliance, Nebraska to visit Carhenge.
The natural beauty of the day was astounding. Photos can't really capture it. A must see. We were so lucky that there were very few people in Badlands National Park. Almost as if we had the park to ourselves. And we did at many photo-op overlooks.
We were the only people at Carhenge late afternoon in the golden light photographic hour. A perfect conclusion to a most perfect day. So uplifting.
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Thanks for posting the photo of Dave and Emily. I always enjoy putting faces to names.
Carhenge is a total scream! I've seen photos of it, but never knew anyone who'd visited it.
Fred-as-Elmer is pretty funny, too. He and Durwood made my day!
I ordered the kitchen appliances, finally. I learned that the Diva in white is $200 more than in black. I hope not to encounter more little surprises like that one. (Ordered it anyway.)
It sounds like you plan to arrive home on Sunday. Give me a call when you want to chat--I'd love to hear more details! Overall, it looks like you're have a great trip. One question: did you visit Mark's brothers at all?
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