The Adventures of Rybo

Yesterday was a fantastic adventure, for team Rybo! Ryan and I put the top down on his mustang and drove all around Custer State Park, in the sunny 79 degree weather. It was a breezy and warm drive.
I can honestly say that I have never in my life smelled air that fresh! I felt like I was breathing the purest air next to the lumber section at Lowe's. There is nothing like the scent of fresh cut pine. Song birds were singing their praise, as we drove 4 hours all around the park.
 We met some very friendly people passing on motorcycles and even struck up some small talk as we were driving! I love how friendly people are here!


Here is a pic of the route we took. We took 79 to 36 and drove the area in red:




















Pics from our day:

Entrance to the park

Cute farms along the road

Brochure we got after paying the park fee *cool info*

Taking a walking break

Beautiful antelope

Burro road block

Beautiful bison

We were in awe at the beauty of the animals

Quick stop at Legion Lake

Cool tunnel and right out the other side: view of Mt Rushmore

Mt. Rushmore view outside of the tunnel

By far our most favorite spot: scenic outook

Absolutely breathtaking!

Amy cheesing

Ryan cheesing

We were wanting to drive around Needles Highway but it is closed until April.
(Thank goodness April starts next week!)

We are loving this area SO much! There is so much to do outdoors and all within a 40 minute drive from our apartment.
If for some awesome reason Ryan and I win the lotto, we will be flying our friends and family up here. EVERYONE needs to experience this place. I don't even think the photos do this place justice.

We are so ridiculously blessed to be able to work up here.

Until next time!!!

Ryan and I now have a new morning tradition: breakfast at Bully Blends!
This coffee/tea shop is like a coffee shop you would see in a movie. Cute family type atmosphere, a huge selection of coffee/tea drinks, not to mention a killer menu for breakfast & lunch. Check out their website here: Bully Blends
Bully Blends is Teddy Roosevelt inspired, hence the weekly quote/factoid at the shop called 'TRuisms':



























Our breakfast was amazing. Ryan and I both got spinach and cheese omelettes, delicious sides... not to mention a delicious cup of coffee!
We ended up buying a half pound of their most famous roast 'Big Stick blend' and 'Black Rhino' espresso roast for Ryan, so he can use his french press.
If anyone wants to come visit *cough cough..Greg, Rosie..Charla...* we will take you here!





























The owner was sweet and made me a fresh cup to go!



























Hooray for a new Sunday tradition in South Dakota!



























After we left Bully Blends, Ryan and I went out to find the presidential statue of his dad's most favorite president of all time: Ronald Reagan. We finally found him at the corner of 6th and St. Joseph.
(Here is your pic, Mark!)



























(A pic for my Mom...b/c apparently I'm not in many pics due to being the photographer)























As we were leaving we saw good ole' George Washington, properly fixed right in front of a Starbucks. It's good to know that George stands by Starbucks.


























Ryan is taking me out for an early birthday present, later this afternoon: a mani/pedi !!!
I will miss having my birthday with twin brother Geoff tomorrow but I am excited to be able to celebrate it in a new place and with the love of my life.
Until next time.....

Ryan and I are on week #2 of our travel assignment in SD and we couldn't be more blessed!