All my bags are packed...I'm ready to go.

Farewell to Rapid City, just in time for the holidays. There's no place like home for the holidays.

And on that note...the "Shrine of Democracy". Finally got around to seeing it. On that note, I'm off to Denver, and then back east...time to get back to where I once belonged. Get back, Jo Jo.

Just trying to see how many stupid song quotes I can use in one post...^_^

Cheers everyone, I hope you've enjoyed my rantings on my time in South Dakota. More updates to come. Shine on.

I had a really nice day today, got to head on up to Hill City again and meet with Pete Larson. He gave me sort of the grand tour and I got to meet a lot of his crew. Very nice folks, and very nice fossils and replicas. These are from a subadult T. rex.


Dinosaur skin! From an edmontosaur.

Fun times. I also got me a rock hammer, yay.

These boots are made for walkin'.

Standing beneath a full-sized Columbian mammoth...and I didn't even feel a bit scared. Just thinking about these animals wandering around, right here...it's a pretty awesome feeling.

Welcome to Hot Springs. Only two weeks left here, which is kind of sad. It's been quite a ride. And it ain't over yet! ^_^