Sioux Thunder

June 23, 2013

I got to Sioux Falls around 4 pm yesterday, which gave me enough time to walk around Falls Park with the girls and pick up a burger and onion rings on the way back to camp.

My hopes of getting a good night's sleep before the long drive to Chicago went sideways when thunderstorms rolled in. Three distinct bouts of thunder and lightning had Maddox curling up close to me for protection. Sadie seemed unphased.

Minnesota welcomes me.

Gas tank is full.

David Sedaris audiobooks queued up.

Only 587 miles to go.

Day 3: MT Views

June 18, 2013

The narrow strip of Idaho was lovely, but short-lived. Here's a sign:

I almost missed the MT sign, but caught it through the blue band at the top of the windshield. Plus, you can see all the bugs. I'll have to work on my phone-camera-while-driving skills, but I make no promises. :)

I thought driving away from the sunset would help me not squint. Until I got behind this guy. I think my retina is permanently scarred.

I was treated to gorgeous sunset colors and an evening lightning show.