Thursday, June 12, 2008

Day Thirteen

I am currently in Bismarck, North Dakota stealing internet at a Holiday Inn. Apparently coffee shops in Bismark close at 6pm. Also making blogging more difficult is that half the state is in the mountain timezone, and the other side of the state is in the central timezone. Not knowing this I arrived at a coffee shop at what I thought was 4:45pm, it was actually 5:45pm, and they were closing at 6:00pm. After five years in Tacoma, I think all coffee shops should be 24/7 and espresso machines come with routers. Also making blogging somehow even more difficult was that the kid working the front desk had never heard of WiFi. I immediately turned into the Hulk and smashed his kiosk.

The weather was fun today. I have included a small video below about how I felt today during my nine hours of driving in sideways rain. I didn't lock the lid on my truck today and the sideways wind actually blew the lid wide open. I didn't even know that was possible. Luckily none of my stuff blew out the back. I also went to Devil's Tower today. I did my best to keep my eyes open but couldn't pull it off, even after three attempts. Thanks for trying guy from Ohio. On my drive to Minot, ND I came across the Totten Trail. I'm not exactly sure what it was but it had a fancy sign.






7 comments:

Unknown said...

That is definitely an encounter of the third kind. I would recognize that anywhere, anytime. Did you see any strange lights or start drawing a picture of devils tower over and over? Kelly, be careful out there, we don't want you being kidnapped by aliens. You have to be the best man at Cory's wedding, he is counting on you! So if you see anything weird, just remember hold up the Starbucks cup and they won't touch you! MOM

Stubby said...

Hey Kelly....
Was in the office today and your Dad told of me of your exploits! Dude........I AM SO ENVIOUS! What an incredible opportunity and journey. I look forward to riding along side....vicariously! Peace and safety to you as you travel bro! Stubby

Dr. Totten said...

Since you are in Native American country do you go by Kelly or Little Bright Eyes? If I were you I would definitely use your Indian Guides name it was the coolest!

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Unknown said...

Nice find! What exactly is Totten Trails????

Keith Sparks said...

This is looks crazy cool kelly. That would be awesome to talk to BJ. He reminds me of Zihid Sultan. Those memories are the best about trips. Keep that part of your trip up.

Just to let you know it was like 75 and sunny yesterday here!

Also, when it rains... use your windshield wipers! Come on.

Hope your having the best time. Love reading what your doing.

Unknown said...

While you're in ND you've got to order something with hot sauce. It will be a very interesting experience.