July 21st 2010 Day 13… We have traveled 2503 miles, are just outside of Bismark, and have replaced 400 gallons of fuel so far. The top local news story in Mandan, North Dakota tonight is the rally in corn prices. Not something I am used to hearing in Phoenix. It is just so gol darn interesting traveling across this country. Our campground tonight was carved out of a corn field and the corn stalks are taller than me. It reminds me of the movie, “Field of Dreams.” I half expect Shoeless Joe Jackson to appear and can slightly hear some disembodied voice whispering, “if you build it they will come.” Thunderstorms are expected tonight but I already knew that just by checking out my hair after our evening walk....curly and growing bigger by the minute.
Last Monday we took the roof off the jeep and went exploring throughout Glacier National Park. We cranked the volume as we drove the Road To The Sun. Thank goodness we didn't scare the abundant wildlife with our enthusiastic singing. Time slowed as we tried to take it all in. It was all so, so beautiful that we kept pulling off to the side at every opportunity. We are posting just a few of the 200 pictures we took. Highly recommended.
http://picasaweb.google.com/flloyd.qrz/GlacierParkJeepRide#
We drove about 400 miles each of the last two days and stopped so Fred could work on QRZ for a few hours. There is no internet provided here but the WiFi system that Fred set up in the coach is allowing him to work and me to send out this latest dispatch. We also have TV!
Celebrations: Free WiFi in the rest areas (which are even prettier than Utah's rest areas).
Surprises: They mow the grass along side the highways in this part of the country.
Disappointments: The local KOA charges $50.00 and we have our own room!!...we passed on that one.
Lessons learned days 10 - 13:
With the top removed in a jeep, water from the weeping wall will pour into the car. Rain is also a problem.
When you forget that you are filling the coach tank with water, the campground manager will knock on your door and remind and reprimand you.
The unbelievably adorable white Shitz Tsu puppy named Popcorn......bites.
Maps and AAA tour books multiply and fill the coach with clutter if not kept in check.
From the road
-robin
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