Billings Montana
I love travelling with a computer. We have booked places to stay quite a bit on this trip using the computer.
Went to Deadwood yesterday. It's a neat looking place, kind of like Nelson where it used to be a mining town then was abandoned so all the old buildings are still standing. The big thing there is gambling. All those old buildings are casinos, just room after room full of slot machines. Dick and Jo played a bit, but we didn't and I actually found it tedious watching people gamble. It was really cool, though, because there was a gigantic show and shine with hundreds of old restored cars and hot rods parked all over the place. We drove a lot yesterday. I should say Dick did. We went on the old highway 16A around Mt. Rushmore. It's designed so that you can see the mountain framed in the tunnels that go over the road.
We got here tonight after a very long day. Dick and Jo split up with us this morning, they had planned to go to Yellowstone, but I think they are going home. They left early this morning. We went to Jewel Cave National Monument in the Black Hills, a very cool tour through a teeny part of the cave that still took over an hour. Then it was drive, drive across Wyoming. We stopped at the Little Big Horn, it is a national park. I thought it would be kind of neat to see the site of the massacre but I was surprised at how interested I was. Absolutely fascinating. We were there for quite a long time. Got to Billings and after a bit of an adventure found a nice place to stay.
I love driving on the prairie. Those wide open spaces. There are hardly any towns in Montana or Wyoming, you don't see many crops or even cattle. However, we have seen buffalo roaming and deer and antelope playing.
Went to Deadwood yesterday. It's a neat looking place, kind of like Nelson where it used to be a mining town then was abandoned so all the old buildings are still standing. The big thing there is gambling. All those old buildings are casinos, just room after room full of slot machines. Dick and Jo played a bit, but we didn't and I actually found it tedious watching people gamble. It was really cool, though, because there was a gigantic show and shine with hundreds of old restored cars and hot rods parked all over the place. We drove a lot yesterday. I should say Dick did. We went on the old highway 16A around Mt. Rushmore. It's designed so that you can see the mountain framed in the tunnels that go over the road.
We got here tonight after a very long day. Dick and Jo split up with us this morning, they had planned to go to Yellowstone, but I think they are going home. They left early this morning. We went to Jewel Cave National Monument in the Black Hills, a very cool tour through a teeny part of the cave that still took over an hour. Then it was drive, drive across Wyoming. We stopped at the Little Big Horn, it is a national park. I thought it would be kind of neat to see the site of the massacre but I was surprised at how interested I was. Absolutely fascinating. We were there for quite a long time. Got to Billings and after a bit of an adventure found a nice place to stay.
I love driving on the prairie. Those wide open spaces. There are hardly any towns in Montana or Wyoming, you don't see many crops or even cattle. However, we have seen buffalo roaming and deer and antelope playing.
posted by Theresa at 8:32 PM
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hi all-
It's great to hear that the Ferreys are having such a good holiday - it sounds great and the picture at mt rushmore says it all.
I was to the dr today ( also last week when I had some tests) and found I have a bacterial infection and am on some potent antibiotics till Fri when I have some more tests' Had been feeling pretty blah all summer and thought it was just a flare up of PMR. But then lost a few lbs and having dizzy spells. My blood pressure was low and wjite cell count also. Probably will be ok when the meds are done but may have to have some more tests after that. Had planned a little trip to AB inn Sept, but have put it on hold for now. She doesn't think it's anything serious.
Hey Anne - when are you leaving Edmonton - would like to know the exact date please.
The big Ferrey moves are almost upon you - this coming weekend isn't it?
Anything new on your new abode Al?
When are you taking those holidays Jude?
All for now - mom
Yes, Sam moves to the city and Anne out of her apartment there on the weekend. That's why we are going home a bit earlier than originally planned.
Hi Grandma, sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Get better soon! My train leave Sept. 13, and I fly out of Vancouver Sept. 16.
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