Refrigerator woes, Black Hills and Crazy Horse

We dashed off very early this morning  to spend three hours at a RV dealership trying to see if there was a solution to our refrigerator problem. Long story short they said it’s broken. Mark called Jayco directly. They are working on a solution including a mobile repair service. I am not holding my breath. It is a significant inconvenience but in the big scheme of life - minor. 

We got to the Black Hills later than expected. By the way - Black Hills got its name because as you are driving up the thick pine trees look black. 

Crazy Horse is a bit pricey - but they are trying to fund the sculpture without asking for government assistance. I don’t think they have made much progress in the last 5 years or so. But you can pay $125 and go to the top and jackhammer a piece and claim that you helped carve. We passed. First blast was in 1948 and today it is very far from completed. They have been working on it for 72 years!!! This is what they plan it to look like. Maybe my great great grandchildren can see a completed sculpture. 

Planned- smile...

A young woman and Lakota tribe member, Star Chief Eagle, along with several young tribe members demonstrated traditional dance. Very informative.  They don’t smile because of the seriousness of the dance and to concentrate. A bit of trivia- Indian children were taken from their families an put in boardinghouses  to assimilate as “America Anglo’s”. The tribes are working hard to bring back and honor long forgotten language and raditions. I usually cringe at the price of admission at some of the tourist traps but I felt like this was beneficial. 

Another bit of trivia-  Mark’s family are members of the Choctaw Nation. 

We are staying at the Mount Rushmore KOA. What a mega KOA 600 plus sites and all FULL. Pool, splash pad and oh yes.... a wine bar!