Cloud shapes!

Probably the best thing about being in the passenger seat is checking out the cloud shapes floating over the plains. That and not getting nervous every time a truck passes.12 foot, yellow trucks aren't very tough.

We are currently in Wyoming, and have had a few adventures since driving off from Wisconsin.

The route through South Dakota brought us to Mitchell, which is home of the Corn Palace. Didn't go in, but it did look like maybe it really was made all of corn? Can you trust South Dakotans?

Well, you can trust the Midwest to drop a thunderstorm in the afternoon, and we hit a big one. Fortunately, there was a close rest stop, so we pulled in. Visibility was low, wind was high, and it seemed like the best idea, what with our worldly possessions piled in the back.

Once we got back on the road, it was smooth sailing past 1880 town and into the Badlands park.

Wow. I'd recommend the Badlands to anyone who wants to see how awesome nature can be. We drove in at sunset, so the rocks were lit up pink and gold and made for a spectacular entrance. A good welcome to the west. To be continued, as I am getting behind the wheel...