On through Minnesota

Yesterday morning mom left a message -

I'm in the van looking at a young teenage girl who looks like she's touring on a bicycle.
I'm in the Badlands - they're BAD and they're BEAUTIFUL! Looks like a cathedral every turn you take. The striations are amazing gelogically. An amazing place. Slept in the van last night. It rained which sounded great.
My back feels better. Feeling good. Blondie's a good girl. Went to Wall Drugs. Shopped and ate - I'm raring to go!
I've picked up a day as you can see from the itinerary. We'll see how long that lasts.
Saw Rushmore and Crazy Horse yesterday. Absolutely wonderful. I think I'll be dead when they're only 1/2 way through but I understand why they're doing it with private funds.

This morning she called again. Said she was in Minnesota or Wisconsin, couldn't tell which! She was stopped at the side of the road and was letting Blondie run around in a field. Farm land everywhere!

She says that it's definitely longer on the road than it is on the map! And that it's fascinating to see our country from the ground up.

Going to see Frank Lloyd Wright things tomorrow.

I asked how Blondie was taking the trip. She said the dog was doing great and waking her every morning with kisses! I asked how her knees and legs were holding up with all the walking and she said she was feeling great. Excellent! Go mom!!