Spent all morning and part of the afternoon exploring the Badlands National Park. At the Visitor’s Center we learned that when we last visited in 1973 that this area was a national monument and that the emphasis was on the scenery. Since then it has been designated by Congress as a national park and now there is a greater emphasis on the history and the science of the area. We got up close and personal by hiking the Window and the Door trails to some incredible scenes. We took the fossil walk and saw a few specimens that had been uncovered in the area. After finishing the loop drive we stopped for refreshment and amusement at Wall Drug before driving west and finding a campsite near Hill City, South Dakota. There we broke out the big tent and set up camp for a four night stay!
A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Hampstead. We visited the historic Fenton House to view lots of lovely collectibles, to listen to and learn about harpsicords, and to tour and linger in the garden before heading off to the historic Spaniard’s Inn for a most delectable Sunday Roast.
A visit to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden gave us insight into the evolution and role of public transportation in the creation of London as a great metropolitan area.
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
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