Day 3- Wall to Sheridan, Wyoming (311 Miles- Total 865)

End of Day 3 and it already feels like we've been doing this forever. We've all got used to traveling across the states and dropping in on places of interest, the prospect of doing 2 shows and having to work tomorrow is a little annoying.

Our first show's looming in Sheridan, Wyoming meant we had to complete the remaining 311 miles from Wall, however, not before spending a good hour exploring every alcove of Wall Drug- as mentioned yesterday. An odd entity, not quite theme park, not quite drug store, Wall Drug is simply Wall Drug. It can't be described by comparing it to anything you may know as you know nothing like this. Tesco doesn't have a T-Rex in the back that roars every 12 minutes, or a machine filled with musical instruments capable of playing over 1000 songs on request, and Alton Towers doesn't sell Tampax. Wall Drug fills a void we never knew needed filling, it is there for that fun seeking person who may need a new toothbrush at the same time.


But time crept on and for all that Wall Drug offered we had promised ourselves Mt Rushmore. A quick 30 mile detour off route and there it was, and how bloody marvelous it is. You can't really comprehend how this monument actually came to be- how does a guy with a jack hammer chip out Washington's nose when he's up close. The whole thing is stunning and left us all feeling full of beans and ready for more.


More came in the not so complete shape of the Crazy Horse memorial. Another mountain monument that will be the biggest in the world when complete, but its a long way from that- in fact only Crazy Horse's face is there at the moment, they still have an arm and horse to go, and because of the nature of the project will do all this on public donations (no uncle Sam's buck, that's been ear marked for Wall Street!). We only intended a quick stop and soon learned it demands more, so that and the $27 admission meant we looked from a distance and then carried on toward Wyoming. I mean we got 4 presidents for $10 and old Crazy aint even complete. So after arriving at the entry gate and balking at the price we were ordered to drive in and turn round immeditately and leave. So being British we did that, but not before doing the slowest turn ever and taking a quick photo of old crazy.

So tomorrow brings with it a couple of shows, and a chance to explore Sheridan. It also brings the much hyped (over here) vice-presidential debate where a nation and media wait to see what will spew from Sarah Palin's mouth next. Seriously, if McCain wins he's in his 70s and she will have her finger on the button. Foreign policy experience "Alaska is close to Russia". Nice

Now its time for bed as I still attempt to digest the greasiest fajita I've ever encountered. It comes to something when you're not sure if a place called "Grease Monkey's" is a garage or a restaurant. Note to self never let an American take the piss out of British cuisine ever again.

Good night/ morning wherever you are

Alan

State lines crossed 1 (2 Total)
Time Zones crossed 1

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