We checked out of our hotel this morning in Rapid City, SD and headed to Sturgis. We visited the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum / full of motorcycles! Bet you didn't see that coming ;o). It was a great museum and I highly recommend visiting.
I had my directionally challenged moment while in the museum. The museum has an old elevator that is just wide enough for my wheelchair. The outer door swings open, you roll into the elevator and reach around to pull the door shut and slide the accordion door shut. So I managed all that and promptly pressed the number 2 to go to the second floor. Elevator doesn't budge. Pressed it again. Nada. I hear John's voice and Cynthia's voice. John: Are you stuck? Me: the elevator won't move. John: did you press the button? Me: rolling my eyes Yes.
Cynthia: I'll come get you.
So Cynthia opens up the door,slides the accordion door open and says you're on the 2nd floor. Me: looking around. No I'm not I'm on the first floor where I started. Cynthia: no. You are on the 2nd floor.
We had our whole whose on first moment and then Cynthia said "Trish you started on the second floor you need to go down to first".
Me: good grief.
After that, Cynthia personally escorted me down and back up the elevator. I think there may be some doubt about the color of my hair at this point in time!
While in the museum we were fortunate enough to meet a lovely couple who had donated their 1952 Vincent. Their names are Leo and Phyllis. Of course we had to take their picture since they were kind enough to give us the history behind their bike.
After Sturgis it was on to Deadwood, SD. Did a walking tour of the Main Street. Visited Saloon Ten where Wild Bill Hickok was murdered in a poker game holding aces and eights. This is where the term deadman's hand comes from when describing the poker hand aces over eights.
We visited the Adams Museum while in Deadwood and it is full of all kinds of little treasures and history about the colorful characters who made Deadwood famous. This small museum gets two big thumbs up from me. Loved it!
After the museum we went to the cemetery to look for Wild Bill Hickok's grave and Calamity Jane's grave. After the elevator moment in Sturgis I think I might be related to her. ;). The terrain was fairly steep so I sat that one out and had Cynthia, Curtis and John run recon for me and take pictures. :D
We took the scenic drive from Deadwood, SD to Devils Tower, WY.
Devils Tower rises up from the surrounding land as if it is trying to reach into the heavens above. The rock appears to be extruded as if from a gigantic press. The columns of rock can be 4, 5, 6 or 8 sided with the most common being 6 sided.
It is hauntingly beautiful watching the vultures catching the thermals and gliding across the face of Devils Tower.
And now we are trying to make Buffalo before 9 which is the closing time of the restaurant. Looks like it may be a late night for us.
As the miles rack up and we drive across our beautiful country I am so very cognizant of the beauty and fierce independence of our great country. And as our Independence Day approaches a shout out and heartfelt thank you to those who have served and continue to serve our country. And a special shout out and thank you to my Dad, a Korean War veteran, an American farmer and a really special man. I love you Dad.
UPDATE: we made it to the restaurant. Winchester Steakhouse in Buffalo, WY. Doesn't look like much from outside but the food is OUTSTANDING!
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