Well, here we are, three days into this journey and already behind in our blog. I was never able to keep a diary or journal and I guess I'm not going to be much better at this! So to bring you up to date...
We finally pulled out of Sioux Falls about 6:00 Friday night after dealing with multiple technology crises and filling the Highlander with everything we could possibly need during the next month of travels. Be prepared-right? So far the only thing we've forgotten is Dick's teeth! (I can't tell you how disappointed I am) We drove all the way to Chamberlain (one should always start a journey like this by returning to their roots) and spent a relaxing evening and morning with Terry and Sharon. After a lunch of, what else, Caseys' Perfect Cheeseburgers, we were on the road again, heading west to Rapid City and our good friends, Dale and Gina Jahr. We talked and laughed over a wonderful home cooked Italian meal of gnocchi and bolanaise sauce and a few glasses of wine--just to get ready for the Italian leg of our journey in May!
Sunday we drove to Terry Peak with Jahrs and their BIG black lab, Gunner, to meet up with Jay and Keiz Schultz and to see if we could still downhill ski. I am happy to report, we made it to the end of the day with no broken bones and knees still intact! In fact, it went so well, and we had so much fun, we are now the proud owners of downhill ski equipment, thanks to a hot deal arranged by Jay!!!! After skiing, more visiting and another great meal, we headed back to Rapid City totally tired but also feeling like we this was one of the best days ever.
On Monday morning, we bid the Jahrs good-bye. On our way to Bozeman, MT, we made a swing through Belle Fourche to see the geographic center of the United States, at the urging of our good friend and State Bar President Bob Morris. From there, on the way to Bozeman, we saw beautiful scenery, four bald eagles and a sunset that rivaled the beauty of those in Chamberlain. We had a great dinner at Looie's Down Under,a restaurant in Bozeman. Thanks for the suggestion, Keiz--it was great! Tomorrow morning we hope to do a little cross-country skiing before we head to Missoula.
Bev and Dick -- so nice of you two to stop here at the "Center of the Universe." No one ever comes to visit us. It was wonderful to see you Bev. Perhaps in your travels you can tell people about these hallowed grounds and the power of our Center. By judging from the power and forces emitted from the Center of the Universe on each of you, it is apparent that for the remainder of your trip, many people will be inquiring of Dick (when referencing Bev) -- "is this your daughter?"
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