Q: How do you get from MN to SD? A: As fast as you can.

Thanks, TownPlace Suites, you either had no idea you had a vagrant on your property, or you were kind enough to leave me alone. I hit the road at 5 AM, searching for coffee and a place to change out clothes.

I found a Kum & Go with a clean restroom. Switching clothes is easy enough, but what to do when you can’t get to a shower? {start product endorsement here} I knew this was going to be a real challenge when you make a conscious decision to not stay at hotels – so I found these body wipes called Alcala on Amazon. They are super convenient. {I accept Venmo for all sponsorship contributions}

As you can see from the map of yesterday’s drive – there isn’t much to do but go in a straight line for over 10 hours. I learned the fine art of drafting semi-trucks to help add range between charges. Simple enough to set the autopilot car distance to 1 and just go for the ride. It’s maybe 5% more efficient.

When not drafting, the speed limit is 80 mph. But with everyone driving the same speed and nothing to compare the speed to, it doesn’t feel fast.

Wall Drug Store… WTF… Seriously WTF… You see this god damn place advertised for 100s of miles, and you think,”well damn, it’s been around since 1931, this should be interesting.” Ok, yes it’s interesting if you think strip malls with a faux western flare is interesting, then yes this place is F’ing amazing. More crap you can buy in a quarter-mile maze of ”oh shit, where the fuck am I, how do I get out this place and what the fuck are all these people doing taking pictures with plastic saloon patrons from the wild west.” Other than that, I am pretty happy I stopped off, at least now I know. Be sure to stop by the next time you are passing through, tell ’em Rob sent you.

Deadwood, SD!!! Another KOA awaits me. This time I’ll be there for a couple of days to see Devils Tower and Mount Rushmore.

I had dinner at the ”Deadwood Social Club.” Good eats, Boar meat in a fried dumpling was tasty and a Bison burger, washed down with an excellent Old Fashioned (much needed after the days drive).

Turned in relatively early, watched Will Ferrell’s Eurovision. It was sorta/kinda funny, it had its moments, but really just wanted it to end so I could go to sleep.

The adventure continues…