Greetings from Shipshewana, Indiana
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This pic is for Andy.
European visitors to the US often comment on just how vast the plains are. For some 1500 miles this has been our view - corn on one side, soybeans on the other with a broad horizon ahead.
We managed to dodge the rainstorm.
This pic is for Andy.
European visitors to the US often comment on just how vast the plains are. For some 1500 miles this has been our view - corn on one side, soybeans on the other with a broad horizon ahead.
We managed to dodge the rainstorm.
Playing I spy must be... dull
You realise that's double the distance from Shetland to Guernsey as the crow flies.Our mainland is under 900miles on roads driving north-south.
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Great pics, @steve-miller !! The building collector is interesting!
I’m guessing you’re not going into Mpls/St. Paul?
I love the Twin Cities. I lived there for about 6 years (first in Mpls and then in St Paul), and I got my BA from the U of Mn. It’s changed a lot since I lived there, for example I guess there’s a monorail now.
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Yes, both Ron and I have passes, but Mt. Rushmore is a national monument and the passes don’t work. No matter, there is no admission fee and parking only $10.
Ultimately destination was Mt. Rushmore, mostly to give us a direction to travel. Glad we saw it!
Yes, both Ron and I have passes, but Mt. Rushmore is a national monument and the passes don’t work. No matter, there is no admission fee and parking only $10.
Ultimately destination was Mt. Rushmore, mostly to give us a direction to travel. Glad we saw it!
yep, the journey rather than the destination.
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Greetings from Pukwana, SD! We’re staying at a working cattle ranch where the owner has added electric hookups to attract travelers like ourselves. It’s a very nice place, quiet, grass, friendly fellow travelers, but cell service is so weak I can’t post pictures.
Last two nights were in Hermosa, SD, Rapid City adjacent. My. Rushmore. Nice commercial campground, laundry, full hookups. Took long showers and washed out a few dainties. Vacuumed the trailer and scrubbed the floors.
Mt. Rushmore. Various people have told me it’s over hyped and not to bother. I’m here to tell you that those people are full of sh!t. It’s one of the most spectacular places I have ever visited! The setting alone is spectacular - mountains with thick forests of Ponderosa Pine. Narrow winding roads, spectacular vistas and rock formations.
And the mountain is breathtaking! The story of how it was created is even better and the Park Service knocked it out of the park when they built the visitor center. Not sure how they are able to keep it all up with their reduced budget (Musk needs more money - gotta respect that) but it’s a wonderful presentation. If you ever have a chance to see it I suggest you do so without delay - who knows how long it will remain open.
Minneapolis tomorrow - a 450 mile drive. Not sure what idiot planned that leg of the trip but future reservations depend on it.
I’ll post pics when I get a WiFi connection.
Mt Rushmore.... makes a great movie set!
Spoiler alert for anyone who never saw North by Northwest (I doubt there's anyone who has never seen it).
Link to video -
Mt Rushmore.... makes a great movie set!
Spoiler alert for anyone who never saw North by Northwest (I doubt there's anyone who has never seen it).
Link to video -
@ShiroKuro I highly recommend it. 5 stars. One of Hitchcock's best.
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@ShiroKuro I highly recommend it. 5 stars. One of Hitchcock's best.
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Stayed the night outside of Minneapolis then set off for Milwaukee. Stopped to see grandma’s house. I wasn’t born in thos house (University Hospital, donchaknow) but this is the house I came home to.
Stopped in Stillwater, MN., the antiques capital of the Midwest, to check the stock. Ron came very close to buying a gorgeous burl wood vintage Zenith table radio but decided against it because it had already been restored. Restoration is most of the fun for him and he passed.
Stillwater is an old town by Midwest standards, platted in 1848. Beautifully maintained and prospering quite nicely.
Spending the night at the Wisconsin state fairgrounds near Milwaukee. It’s not beautiful but it’s quiet, level, and the utilities work. Tomorrow we head for South Bend - our last stop on the trip.
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Being as I know you’re concerned that two old guys on the road aren’t getting proper nutrition I’m compelled to report on our supper. Forgot to take a picture.
Being as we are nearing the end of our journey we decided to use up our leftovers. Bought a head of romaine and combined it with a few steak chunks, leftover stir fried veg, the rest of the tomatoes, a few spoonfuls of black beans, chopped onions and what was left of the quinoa. Stirred a bit of water in to what was left of the Tzatziki dip for a dressing. Garnished with some of the garlic chives I brought from my home garden.
A transcendent experience.
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South Bend, IN. Home of the Studebaker Museum, Notre Dame, and Big John - who I meant to lookup but lost his contact info.
Studebaker started out building wagons in the early 19th century and built their last car in the mid 1960’s. They made a lot of innovative stuff but were never able to compete with the big 3.
Probably the car they are best known for:
They merged with Packard toward the end of their run and produced a number of strange cars that enthusiasts immediately labeled “Packardbakers.” No Packardbakers on display but they do have this Packard “Predictor”. Wild looking concept from 1957 - reminds me most of a 1965 Ford Thunderbird.
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Last stop the Basilica at Notre Dame -one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We had hoped to get a tour of the inside but forgot it was Sunday and they weren’t offering tours. Snapped this one picture of the sanctuary and moved outside.
Beautiful sunny day. The buildings are beautifully designed and well maintained. The Basilica:
Surrounding buildings and grounds:
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Safely back home.
Trip log shows 3206 miles at an average of 8.5 mpg.
High point was Mt. Rushmore. Low point was 1.5 hours in traffic trying to get through Chicago - on a Saturday!
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Safely back home.
Trip log shows 3206 miles at an average of 8.5 mpg.
High point was Mt. Rushmore. Low point was 1.5 hours in traffic trying to get through Chicago - on a Saturday!
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Safely back home.
Trip log shows 3206 miles at an average of 8.5 mpg.
High point was Mt. Rushmore. Low point was 1.5 hours in traffic trying to get through Chicago - on a Saturday!
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