Monday, August 26
We are so happy to see mountains and feel the cool, dry air! It has been a magnificent day. We found a fantastic room (suite) that included a full size refrigerator and freezer, a dishwasher, a partitioned work space and two queen beds. We have access to a washer and dryer and free full breakfast all for $64 a night! When we saw how awesome our room was, we booked a second night.
I got up early (5am) and worked out on the treadmill for an hour and then began working. We are now in mountain time, so I was beginning the work day along with everyone else in Kentucky. I worked for 5 hours and then Anna and I headed to Mount Rushmore which was about 30 minutes from the hotel.
Mount Rushmore TOTALLY exceeded my expectations in every way! It was magnificent. We bought devices that led us on a self-guided tour and explained why the monument was built and how it was accomplished. It was fascinating. We also ran into a set of sister missionaries who were trying out a new way of reaching people in National parks. It was so nice to spend time learning about the changes in their mission.
It was such a perfect, beautiful day. 65 degrees and sunny skies. We hiked to the base of the sculptures and took a million photos. It was such a fun day. We had plans to return for the 8pm lighting ceremony but we were too tired and instead headed back to the hotel for a 3 hour nap! Lol Yikes… I guess we were tired. We made a quick trip to Walmart for washing machine detergent and returned to do a load of laundry. Only having 4 items of clothing is getting old already!
I’m going to miss our big, awesome, clean, private room, but we are headed to Billings Montana tomorrow and I am excited to see where Chelsey Styer served her mission and meet some of the people she loves.
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