Morning was busy in Billings. In wake of the forecast for South Dakota (triple digit temperatures), and the miserable condition of our van's air conditioner, we decided to take the van into a shop to have the AC looked at. Surprisingly, the inspection and subsequent recharging of the ancient AC unit went rather quickly, leaving us with time for breakfast, not lunch.
We drove through downtown Billings and found a tiny bakery, not too unlike the famous "watering hole" for Witnesses, Grand Central. And, again not unlike Grand Central on Saturday morning, there were no fewer than three car groups from the local congregation. We recognized them instantly by their dress and demeanor, so we introduced ourselves. Always nice to meet new people in Jehovah's organization.
Since everyone out here was talking about Custer and Little Bighorn, we decided to see what all the fuss was about. We went to the national monument, the actual battlefield of the Little Bighorn. I have to say it was really interesting. To think, just 131 years ago, a raging battle, a classic - cowboys (US Army) vs. Indians (Sioux, among others). I got to see the famous "Last Stand" of Gen. Custer.
Our day was topped off by a visit to one of America's most famous landmarks - Mt. Rushmore. Finally I got to see it in person. We were there for the lighting of the monument at 9:30 PM. As we all expected, they put on quite a production. I commented later that I had never felt more patriotic. Indeed, I fear "America the Beautiful," "God Bless America," or just about every other nationalistic song you can think of will be stuck in my mind as I drift off to sleep.
Anyway, it was a fun and busy day. Tomorrow we head for our furthest destination east to spend the next week in the field. I doubt a reliable Internet connection will be available, so you may have to wait until Thursday night for the next entry. Bye!
Pic of the Day
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Oh and then there is my family too.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Oh and then there is my family too.
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3 comments:
Too bad you couldn't get someone else to take the photo of your family so it would be 4 and 4 famous people!!!
hey there - not sure if you read these as you said in your previouse trip you didn't always have the time. but thanks for letting me in on your lil adventure. I am assuming you are off to do unassigned territory?? I am so jelouse!!! you will no doubt have a blast. can't wait to hear the stories. Hi to the fam - everyone looks wonderful.
later laura (down under)
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