The main street:
We could not (make that should not) walk too much as Ralph had hip replacement done many years ago and it is now degenerating so he walks somewhat bent over with a cane. However, he refused to admit to any discomfit so off we went.
Below is a sample of the statues - you saw the acrobat in yesterday's missive - quite clever how they got it to stay upright - there are almost invisible wires attaching it to nearby light poles.
Ralph admiring a young teacher with his class of animals:
A reminder that we were in middle America: An angel taking a soldier to heaven:
A cute pair: Enjoying the rain and the puddles:
A touching one - 2 abandoned bear cubs:
Of course we couldn't only look at statues, we had to stop in one or two or three.... shops on the off chance Mom could find something. She did in Murphy's Fine Irish shop - she got a 17% discount because she once was a Murphy.
Then on to the Falls! Yes there really are falls, and the city has created a lovely park setting that makes it quite attractive. Also, has a short tower to make viewing more enjoyable:
Then had lunch in what was originally a power generating plant. Quite unique and a good lunch. On the walk to the restaurant, passed another statue - it was last year's winner. Each year, the city buys the winner and moves it to the park.
Remember, we're in South Dakota. The Farmer as a Thinker is a winner.
I'll save the afternoon and evening for another entry.
3 comments:
Our vote for favourite statue(s) is definitely the kids jumping in the puddles, gorgeous! But the other ones were also really well done! What an interesting thing to do - creative and inspiring.
The falls were also beautiful, what a nice way of making them accessible to everyone as well. Overall seems like a really nice city - and one we've never seen or had an idea of - so thanks for letting us visit it vicariously.
xo
Huh, I had no idea that South Dakota was so pretty. Sioux Falls seems like a very sweet little city--it definitely seems to retain that small town charm I think of Midwestern cities having. The statues and the park are quite lovely.
Interesting to know.
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