Day 2

To say that we hit the ground running would be an understatement! We had a GREAT breakfast at Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery and then happened to run into Terry from Pierce RV’s after we ate. He agreed to pick us up at Wal-Mart after we had done our initial food shop, and then take us to the waiting 31 foot, immaculate RV that would serve as our home for the next 16 days. Terry was the perfect introduction to the West for us…genuine, incredibly gracious and knowledgeable…he set us off on the right course.

With the RV, Rolling Teepee, stocked for the first few days, we headed off to experience General Custer’s last few days. I know that I can speak for the entire group when I say that from the moment we entered the park, we all knew that we were on hallowed ground. Driving through the park, reading the memorials and the factual illustrations along with the grave markers, it was amazingly clear to us how the Battle of Little Big Horn played out. We were also able to hear a local Crow Indian relay the entire battle sequence – she was incredible! The entire group was held breathless and finally speechless at the conclusion. She was a true story teller and we all felt blessed to have heard the description of the battle. Leaving the battleground we headed to our first camping site…

We arrived in Sheridan, Wyoming around 5PM and settled into our first campsite by 5:30. At 5:31, Dawson and Emma were in the pool enjoying some relief from the 90+ degree temperature. Our first hook-up went relatively smoothly and we enjoyed a great dinner of grilled chicken and salad. It is hard to believe that we have only been out here for 48 hours and have experienced everything that we have…we are in a truly magical part of our country!

PS – we still can’t figure our how to get hot water in Rolling Teepee!!!