BLACK HILLS, SD & DEVIL'S TOWER, WY - First stop this morning was Mt.Rushmore, and it was extraordinary. Driving up the road that wound through the Black Hills was a great suspense builder, and that first glance at the presidents' sculptures had me hooked. I was overwhelmed with a feeling of pride - of patriotism - at the site. This was something that we, as Americans, regardless of color, gender, etc., could all relate to, could all be amazed with, and it was just... spectacular.
The history behind it consumed me completely. Just to hear about all it took to complete the massive work of art left me speechless.
Inside the gift shop, were handmade dreamcatchers Lakota people crafted. I bought a medicine wheel that will grant good luck wherever it is placed. :)
Also in the gift shop, I was approached by a fellow Weird Al Yankovic fan. I was wearing my Weird Al shirt, and this guy hobbles over to me and says "I just had to tell you that I love your shirt." Then, he promptly lifted up his hoodie, where he too wore a Weird Al shirt (Amish Paradise). Aside from the (exceptional) oddness of it, it was kinda cool. XD
Next stop was Crazy Horse National Monument. -_- Long story short - don't waste your money. Look at it from the road and you'll save $30.
Our final stop today was to Devil's Tower. Sadly, we did not see aliens. We did, however, see a magnificent natural formation. We spent hours hiking around and enjoying the sites. Very cool, and definitely worth the parking fee!!
The weird looks I get from people as I sit on the ground and hoist my feet in the air is priceless. Love it~
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