We woke to 38 degrees and 20 mph winds – Brrr! The day stayed cold (high 49 degrees), cloudy and windy. We decided to explore Medora, ND (nearby historic town) and the Ted Roosevelt NP Visitor Center and Museum. (It was too windy to drive on the narrow roads to tour.)
This National Park is in the North Dakota Badlands and was dedicated to honor Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts in establishing conservation not only for the Badlands but for all of America as well. During his presidency, he established 18 national monuments, 5 national parks, 51 wildlife refuges and 150 national forests. When reflecting on the influences that affected him throughout his life, he remarked: “I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.”
No pictures today – too cold and windy!!
Our reflections on being on the road for 27 days (today):
We are in awe every day of our surroundings. Every area has its unique personality and beauty. We feel so blessed that we have been able to experience this country.
The MH has become our home. Not every day is sightseeing. There are the weekly/daily things that need to be done, just like in a stick house.
Mechanical failures do happen – slight to this point – but normal in everyday life.
The cat has also made the MH his home. He is hiding less when we travel.
We are learning to conserve, especially for those times when we need to be self-contained over a couple days.
Weather can change suddenly. We rely heavily on our weather radio.
Filling up at the pump is a shock so we try to fill at ½ tank so it lessens the pain. Gas has gone up $0.60 per gallon since we left home 27 days ago. (Yikes, when will it stop???)
What do we miss?
The daily contacts with our friends and family. Andy and I are so very blessed to have many good friends and family and we do miss them and we miss what is happening in their lives. (Hint! Hint!)
The daily news since we are information junkies….. (Yes, that does include the daily internet for me!)
What surprises me is that I am doing this blog daily! Feel free to leave me a comment (it will be public) or a private email at gardenhavens@hotmail.com.
Hopefully tomorrow will be warmer.
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I am truly enjoying "traveling" across the USA with you and Andy. I check your blog often and even reread some of your listings. The pictures are awesome! Rosann
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