Hi all,
Just a note about the photos. So far, Spencer is the chief writer, Philip is the chief photographer, and I have been the album-maker. It has been a hard job to manage the pictures from three different cameras, especially when I have no knowledge of using Picasa. Now, after 8 or 9 days, I'm getting better at it. To that end, I re-did the Rushmore and Badlands albums, so if you have sufficient interest, you may want to go back and look at them again.
The Badlands -- it's a place I've never seen. It had a profound effect on all of us, but I think especially on Mark and me the most, because we're older and have seen more places in the world before this one. Standing on the edge of the prairie, looking into the underbelly of the grassland, one feels like one giant step has been taken from Montana to the Moon. No kidding. It is completely other-worldly. As a result, I've included a lot of photos of the area, in case you are interested.
We have had an uneventful journey, regarding any RV problems, to date. Interestingly, we pulled into the Iowa campground to camp next to a couple from.....Denmark! Can you believe it? They had rented an RV to visit the US. It is really a small world.
Tomorrow, we walk around Colorado State University -- Mark is returning after 25 years. We'll keep you apprised of happenings.
Love hearing from all of you,
Mynn
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Hi Mynn and all, love the new photos! Keep Scout away from those rattlesnakes! As for the Danes parked next to you they probably were part of the mob at the airport when Mark was there trying to leave the country in early July. But forget them...what I want to know is: Have you come across a dark haired woman with a Southern accent and 3 kids in a Suburban? Love, Bettina
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ReplyDeleteThe slide show was wonderful.The effect on Walt and me was the same. We just sat a looked.
We had quite a day yesterday too. What a crowd that is! We were glad to escape for a while. Kids absolutely everywhere, some good eaters but A LOT of them are painfully bad.Today is the lobster and clam day and I'm making potato salad so heaven only knows what the kids will eat.The weather was great yesterday and will be tomorrow but then it's downhill - rain. Too bad for them. We'll leave on Thursday. Have fun in Colo. today! Love, Gram
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ReplyDeleteI'm just catching up on the past few days of postings and pictures. Philip, you are doing a wonderful job of photographing everything!! Spencer, you should send these postings to National Geographic!! Maybe they can do a special on your trip.....
I'm glad you are having such a nice time and the weather seems to be cooperating as well.
Camille left at the crack of dawn yesterday for Phoenix. It was supposed to hit 119 degrees out there later in the afternoon!! I think she, Christopher and Raymond spent 4 hours in the pool!!! ugh
Meanwhile, we're having beautiful weather here in MD. I think we have used our AC a total of 5 days all month!!
I'm looking forward to seeing pictures from Colorado!! Have fun......
Love, Tante Gail
Hey there everyone! I'm finally catching up and was able to view all of your photos. We've also been following the blog of friends who are in China and so I got a little behind! Sorry!
ReplyDeletePhilip, you're doing an outstanding job on the photos and Spencer, an amazing job on the blogs! Mynn, I'm sure you're also doing incredible work behind the wheel and I appreciated your blog and insights today. The photos are wonderful and gives a great pictorial of not only what you are going through but of the beauty of America. Pat loved the Badlands best of all when he was out that way as well. I wish pictures could do it justice!
Glad also to see the family pics sprinkled throughout! Are you using a tripod or do you just happen on some kind and caring US citizens to help along the way?!
Looking forward to more albums!
Sharon