Today was to be another "short" day of travel driving, only 2.5 hours. Our first stop was Sheridan, Wyoming, home to the Sheridan Inn, from whose 
front porch Buffalo Bill Cody once interviewed acts for his Wild West Show. It was restored to pristine condition, and our only regret was that we arrived too early to get into the building for a closer look. Still, walking where Buffalo Bill once walked, seeing where he once sat in a rocking chair, and seeing the building with 69 gables whose interior he leased but never owned, was still an interesting experience.
front porch Buffalo Bill Cody once interviewed acts for his Wild West Show. It was restored to pristine condition, and our only regret was that we arrived too early to get into the building for a closer look. Still, walking where Buffalo Bill once walked, seeing where he once sat in a rocking chair, and seeing the building with 69 gables whose interior he leased but never owned, was still an interesting experience. We were off to Montana, with a quick stop at the Welcome Center. There was a rabbit lounging around on the grounds, undisturbed by our presence, but the birds that had made nests in the light fixtures along the walkway into the building weren't any too happy with our presence, and if any of us lingered too long reading the info signs, we would be dive-bombed. Donald was unfazed. We noted that the first exit number in Montana on Route 90 was 589. They grow the states Really Big out West.
At Little Big Horn, we took a tour with Apaasloke Tours, and our guide was Thomas, a Crow college student. I believe Thomas is so steeped in the history of that battle that there i
s nothing he does not know about it. My opinion of Custer rose considerably after hearing the detailed history of those few days. Little Big Horn has the solemnity of Gettysburg, another tragic battleground. It gave us much to think about.
s nothing he does not know about it. My opinion of Custer rose considerably after hearing the detailed history of those few days. Little Big Horn has the solemnity of Gettysburg, another tragic battleground. It gave us much to think about. Back on the road, we were all ready for lunch. Bonnie and I had wanted for years to eat at a Sonic, and since we had a change of heart about our original lunch plan due to serious overcrowding, we found a Sonic with the help of Susie. We pulled into the parking spot, anticipating service on skates. First stop was going to be the restrooms, but once you have angled the car into its spot, there's no way you're going to be able to open the doors enough to squeeze out, especially on Day 6 of an all-you-can-eat vacation. And the thought of having lunch in the same seat we had been sitting in for six days suddenly lost its appeal. Clyde drove us across the street to the DQ Grill & Chill. We enjoyed the Grill, but skipped the Chill, as supper would be - what else? A buffet!
Our day ended with a wildlife sighting, as coming back to the Comfort Inn in Billings, MT, we saw a prairie dog running through the parking lot. Those things are cute enough to take home. But we didn't.
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