I'll check highway 20 out on the way back!
Today I am writing from the library in Buffalo Wyoming. (Dick cheney's stomping grounds). Today the terrain changed again and now the grazing areas are becomming patchy with rocks protruding from the greenery. there are Pronghorns grazing nonchalently alongside the domestic cattle.
The Rockies are in the distance with substantial snow cover on display. whenever I see them I think of you fellows who live in Colorado.
Yesterday afternoon we went into Jewell cave. It was an hour and 20 minute guided tour. the cave was cool (and cool 49 degrees). It is a complete and extensive system which is gradually being explored. i really liked the metal platforms and stairways. Everything was up to snuff codewise except some of the sloped areas were too steep. It was constructed in 1972 according to the Guide, though it looked like it was built yesterday.
We stopped in Custer on the way back to the campground and ate at a little place which had fabulous food. I had the best Buffalo burger ever by two times. Little red potatoes too and great leafy condiments. I also had a lovely dark beer from Belgium.
On the way home we stopped at Mount Rushmore. The actual heads are so high up they are sort of a disappointment but the museum and the films of its construction are so magnificent that there is no disappointment. it is all very well designed functionally and built of quality materials.
We'll be stopping for the night shortly. tomorrow we'll drive through Yellowstone and camp on the far side. (Don't ask why).
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.