It seems that we are in the habit of fall vacations when we can't chance going to the Caribbean because of hurricanes. We have been quite pleased with our choices in the West and will continue to explore our nation's parks. We have learned that we love the mountains and enjoy both the weather and the scenery.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Day Four Deadwood

I discovered today that my itinerary outline is at home on my computer.  That initially threw me for a loop but I think I remember most of it.  Whatever I don't remember, wasn't meant to be!
The drive to Deadwood from Keystone was pretty but totally without photo ops.  We arrived in Deadwood smack-dab in the middle of a parade of antique cars.  I thought Dean was going to come apart at the seams!  He gave up all his museum time to wander among the cars and talk to the owners.  I'll bet next week he'll still say that was the highlight of the trip.  I did pry him away eventually and we went to Tatonka, Kevin Costner's creation which is a tribute to the Native Americans and the Bison.  It was very nice, we had a private Native American guide who explained all the artifacts and the sculpture that began the project back some 20 years ago when Kostner came here to film Dances With Wolves.  We went to Mount Moriah Cemetery to see Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane's graves.  When we got back, we went to Saloon #10 for the re-enactment of Wild Bill's demise.  That was corny but fun and then there was a gun fight in front of our hotel, the Historic Franklin.  We had a buffet lunch at the Silverado Casino that was so filling that we have decided to have a cup of coffee and an ice cream cone tonight and call it good. 
I am working in the lobby of the hotel becauise its the only hot spot and the smoke from the casino is wafting in and choking me.  So I'll add pictures and call it good for today.

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  1. Great day for you two! Keep it coming, I'm really enjoying your pictures and comments. J

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