So, we left Moab and headed east through Colorado heading to Wyoming. We stopped for a night after just crossing into Wyoming. All I remember was it was below zero (-18 Celsius) temperature wise. We arrived at our friends home in Wyoming the next day. Daniela had never shot a gun, so being good friends they treated her to some shooting. It was around 20 degrees (-7 Celsius) so it was almost time for some shorts. Daniela proved to be a pretty darn good shot.
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Devil’s Tower
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Mount Rushmore National Park
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Badlands National Park
Again, snow and cold weather and the park was empty. Beautiful Country.
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Illinois
We arrive in Illinois to see family. Spent a few days then headed to Chicago. Wandered around the city in zero-degree (-18 celsius) weather. Just a little chilly in the windy city.
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She was laughing as I stopped to show her where an elephant was buried. She was killed when hit by lightning..
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Saint Louis, Missouri the “Gateway to the West”.
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Heading Back to Ecuador
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