Days Five and Six: Rushmore, KOA, and Onward

Rushmore was Rushmore--four dead presidents. What can you say?



However, the exciting story for today was the rain. We arrived at the Mount Rushmore KOA (Kampground of America) (Amerika?) at about 7pm and proceeded to unload our camping and cooking supplies. Just as the burgers were ready to go on the grill, the downpour came. Zach kept the burgers going. Like a trooper, in a poncho, we wish we had pictures.

Wet stuff isn’t cool though, especially when you have to spend most of your time in a confined space with this stuff. Lucky for us though after some hail and heavy downpour it let up as quickly as it had come. A pretty rainbow followed that seemed elusive to our photography skillz. Here was our best attempt:


The next morning, after some sunning of the gear, we were off through the Wilds of Wyoming. And Wild it was. The International Jelly Appliers Local 247 went on strike; they felt their creative energies were going unappreciated. Management begs to differ.


We won’t mention any names, but in unrelated news, Andy won’t be wielding a jelly knife anytime soon.

Ok, back to the road, but let’s hear it for the guys in the back row: