Had a wonderful layover day with David. We had breakfast at the hotel, and then tried some coffee at a local "shoppe". The operation was way over-thought. Extensive tickets that the staff completed for every order. Two-part lids to control the flow of your sip. Fancy uniforms. It was as though they were trying to be everything that Starbucks is not, or they had never been to Starbucks. The coffee was...ok.
We then drove south, the 20 or so miles to Custer State Park where I had ridden the day before. Once in the park, we opted to take the Wildlife Loop with the hopes of a good chance of seeing some wildlife. Saw and heard lots of birds. Saw some deer. But it was late-morning, and larger animals were probably trying to stay cool elsewhere.
Jim had mentioned to me that Sylvan Lake was a very worthwhile sight so we proceeded to the there. It was ringed with cars and a small wedding was taking place at the shore. I got out to take some photos and we moved on to Hill City for a bite to eat. What a Harley mecca! Motorcycles and their leather-clad riders abound. Striding down the boardwalks, drinking beer in dark tavs, showing off their machines to others.
After a decent lunch at the Bumpin' Buffalo, we drove back to Rapid City. I did some laundry at the dorm while David rotated my bike tires. We met up with Ash and Pauline for dinner at the Firehouse Brew Pub on Main Street. Delicious and plentiful brisket, and dessert at well. I figured that I'd burn it off the next day. We gave Ash and Pauline a ride back to the School and Mines, and returned to the hotel.
What a memorable layover day. Time with David, and going places in a car! Didn't notice any inclines, the direction of the wind, or care about the outside temperature. Seemed strange at first, but I got used to it.
We then drove south, the 20 or so miles to Custer State Park where I had ridden the day before. Once in the park, we opted to take the Wildlife Loop with the hopes of a good chance of seeing some wildlife. Saw and heard lots of birds. Saw some deer. But it was late-morning, and larger animals were probably trying to stay cool elsewhere.
Jim had mentioned to me that Sylvan Lake was a very worthwhile sight so we proceeded to the there. It was ringed with cars and a small wedding was taking place at the shore. I got out to take some photos and we moved on to Hill City for a bite to eat. What a Harley mecca! Motorcycles and their leather-clad riders abound. Striding down the boardwalks, drinking beer in dark tavs, showing off their machines to others.
After a decent lunch at the Bumpin' Buffalo, we drove back to Rapid City. I did some laundry at the dorm while David rotated my bike tires. We met up with Ash and Pauline for dinner at the Firehouse Brew Pub on Main Street. Delicious and plentiful brisket, and dessert at well. I figured that I'd burn it off the next day. We gave Ash and Pauline a ride back to the School and Mines, and returned to the hotel.
What a memorable layover day. Time with David, and going places in a car! Didn't notice any inclines, the direction of the wind, or care about the outside temperature. Seemed strange at first, but I got used to it.
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