GO EAST OLD PEOPLE

We are ready to begin the long trek east, but before we actually go east, we go south back into the badlands. Why, because once again it is a gorgeous, sunny day, so we think we might see some things we missed in mist. However before we leave, the question of the day. Before we get to the question, a piece of information, the cemetery is actual The Mt. Moriah Cemetery, not Boot Hill. Today, we do multiple choice. Which of the following famous people are actually buried in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery? a) Wild Bill Hickok b) Annie Oakley c) Billy the Kid d) Jesse James e) Calamity Jane

Your answers are: 1. a and b 5. b and c 9. c and e

2. a and c 6. b and d 10. d and e

3. a and d 7. b and e 11. all of the above

4. a and e 8. c and d 12. it is a trick question - none of the above

Okay, the badlands still look bad even in good weather. A few shots follow - just a few because we know of the overwhelming joy that some readers don't get from looking at rocks (even if they are clay):

As we drove the weather began to change - a line of clouds came in from the west. And only because we think it is interesting, you'll have to look at the pictures. All were taken from the exact same spot - merely depended which way you looked.

There was some wildlife even in this rather inhospitable environment. Prairie Dogs posing: A rabbit hiding:

A Rattler ready to strike:

Actually we never saw a rattlesnake - guess they think the sign says "Beware Humans".

Regardless, our guide made sure we were careful:

Once we leave the badlands, a quick stop at Wall Drug for lunch (Buffalo burgers) and then we proceed east stopping in Sioux Falls for the night. We arrived late and did not disturb the family. Ate in our room (Subway take-out), because we wanted to watch our Tuesday night TV shows. How exciting!?!?