Following a stand off for a table with the Germans at breakfast, we left Rapid City and headed for Deadwood; the town where Wild Bill was shot whilst playing poker. As it’s the end of the season it was like a ghost town, but it meant you could fully appreciate all the wild west style bars and saloons. We took a trip up to the site where he is buried alongside Calamity Jane and had a lovely view over Deadwood from here.
After Deadwood we visited Devils Tower, the first United States National Monument in 1906. It rises up 1,267 feet so is pretty impressive when you’re stood at the bottom. The surrounding area again had beautiful fall colours, and the burnt trees from historical fires added another dramatic dimension to the scenery.
Following the tower it was another long drive to our home for the night.. Sheridan (thank God for Netflix downloads!) We were greeted by the most fabulous sunset. We ate in a Sanfords pub, and these people literally have no concept of portion control. I could have had mine for breakfast, lunch and dinner!! But it was lovely food.
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SANTA’S SESH 🎅
Had a pint of standard IPA at happy hour in the hotel, $2 a pint, can’t go wrong! In the evening I had a Sam Adams Oktoberfest. Apart from the 9% at Moab, the best beer of the trip so far.
The Travelling Ginger 