Aug 19 – True to the forecast, it poured rain and
was very windy and cold today. We just hunkered down inside the coach. It was nice to have a
day off.
Aug 20
Today was our last day here in the Rapid City area and we
didn’t have much planned. We went to the historic downtown and walked around
before grabbing some lunch at a Cheesesteak place. Sounded good, but they were
tasteless. Should have gone for the Mexican place that was quite busy.
Main Street Square
there were many statues around the downtown area
Memorial Park
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Dakota Mill & Grain
Then we went to visit Reptile Gardens which was
in the 2014 Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's largest
reptile zoo. It was recertified in the 2018 edition.
It was really a nice collection of reptiles and had
beautiful botanical gardens. We went to the snake show and the bird show. They
also have an alligator show. (seen lots of those)
The highlight of the park is the Sky Dome which has 3
levels. There is a huge collection of snakes from around the world as well as
lizards large and small. The main level has tropical plants and trees with
parrots, lizards, small birds and various other critters loose in there.
Including a snake that was up in a tree. There was a guy standing under it and
I was taking a photo and he looked up to see what I was taking a photo of and
he moved away quickly. The upper level had snakes and other exhibits.
I thought this guy was eating a grasshopper, but he is eating a smaller lizard - YIKES!
poor little Anole
he's finished eating the Anole
There was also a Prairie Dog town, Giant tortoises and lots
of areas geared towards kids. We had an ice cream and headed home.
Tomorrow we leave for Mitchell, South Dakota. We have a
series of short stays to work our way back down south.
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