A slow start with a very soft (slow leak) rear tire on the trailer
The campgrpund manger helped me put air into it and
was able to get it to "Todd" who had us back on the road in 15 minutes.
Todd was an expert handling the tools and machines
like a "pro" . I was amazed at his skill in letting
the machines do the work. He had a great work ethic.
We stopped in Corsica SD for lunch. The memorials contained
over 50 military names of "Dutch"origin as this
is a very Dutch community. Lots of "Vans" particularly
and a few Niewenhuis'.
One of the signifcant changes in the topography as
we drove further north was the influence of the glaciation
on the land. Rolling hills and many stone piles,
(middle of picture) where 100 miles south, there
were none. Cattle, wheat and corn are produced.
Wheat producers have a Cooperative and this is one
of the holding bin stations. Many trucks went by us
moving grain in preparation for the planting. The
ubiquitous cattle trucks outnumbered them.
Fertilizer production also is a main industry in SD.
This was one of several plants in the 200 mile stretch we
travelled today.
Pretty much speaks for itself. Ruth still thinks there are no Pheasant
in South Dakota. (We have seen a few but not in great numbers.)
This is our campground in Aberdeen officially called
"Wylies Storybook Land" It has an amusement
park (low key) for young children.
Tomorrow we head for Sand Lake NWR.
I believe that will be very good site for birding.
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