When Cathy and I got up this morning we planned to relax, read, wash clothes, and wash the bike. Well, we could not stand it and after lunch we had to hit the road again on the motorcycle to explore the area. I did get the bike washed before we left but we rode back tonight in some rain so it looks like I never cleaned it. We rode to Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming . It is an unusual tower of rock that was considered to be sacred by the native americans. We are glad to have seen it but have no plans to return ever again. It was a long ride but the roads were nice. On the way back to the hotel in Grand Rapids, we went to Sturgis, South Dakota. It is home to the biggest motorcycle rally in the country but it doesn't start for a few more weeks, We have mixed feelings about missing the rally but I will not miss looking for rooms and a place to eat with 500,000 other bikers in town. The most interesting thing we saw was the atmosphere at the Full Throttle Saloon. You can not explain the place. Let's just say the roaming donkey sums it up pretty well. It tried to get Cathy's purse, ate someones food off their plate, and the photo with me was just after it chewed on a souvenier shirt it had pulled from one of the racks. We saw a huge full rainbow on our way home and Cathy said it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. Cathy is washing our clothes before we go to bed and tomorrow we plan to go to Thermopolis, Wyoming for a couple of days to soak in their famous mineral hot springs. Cathy is not blogging tonight but she wants everyone to know we love the responses and look forward to reading all of them. We do not respond but we read them all. We are having a great time.
7/14/2015 03:25:39 pm
Okay, Glenn, how does this countryside and scenery compare to the Blue Ridge Parkway? You know you are the official leaf inspector😍 I'm so anxious to hear about the famous mineral hot springs! That could be on my bucket list. The full rainbow must have been spectacular-God showing off His beauty with a promise! Waiting for the next chapter! Take care!
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Becky
7/14/2015 11:13:12 pm
I am so glad you are having a great time. It's amazing to see pictures of what you have already seen and hard to believe you have so much more to see. Best of luck in your travels and have fun.
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Deanna
7/15/2015 12:32:20 am
I am so happy you are blogging and sharing your travels with the ones "left behind"! The story telling is enjoyable and perfectly descriptive. Love the pictures, keep 'em coming!
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Jan armstrong
7/15/2015 11:23:52 am
Beautiful country beware of donkeys! Ha
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