27th of August
For as many wrong turns we took, yesterday proved to be the relaxing fun day we had intended. We got to Spokane Creek Campground at 12:30 pm the night before, after a close encounter with a ghostly looking Bison on the side of the road. After a prior phone conversation with Vicki, the receptionist at the campground, we were warned from taking byway 16A. Map in hand, I navigated down 16A as Theresa piloted. This was Whoops #1. About to direct T to turn around, the Spokane Creek sign appeared out of nowhere. We pulled in and pitched our tent.
Friday was the big Switcharoo day. We were very productive… Lounged by the pool, showered, and exchanged make-up routines before heading to Mt. Rushmore to catch the lighting ceremony at 9 pm. Vicki had given us strict directions to avoid the route that took us through the tunnels since we are driving the Uhaul. We headed out dressed in the other’s attire. The drive was beautiful, even though it was the “less-scenic route.” I impressed myself with my maneuvering skills as we whipped around tight switchbacks. Everything was smooth sailing, that is until, I rounded the corner only to see the miniature car ahead of me squeezing through a narrow tunnel. Whoops, this was THE SCENIC route. Too stubborn to turn around, I mean we had driven 8 miles, I told Theresa we would be ok, I held my breath, and released the brake. Thankfully we made it through all three tunnels. Take that Vicki.
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