We packed up Monday night and were ready to head out next morning. We arose early on Tuesday, like we always do on a travel day. Finished the few small things inside and outside (except I left a Clean Water Hose behind), turned the ignition key.
Finished the few outside items and proceeded to head out. Susan went first and I followed her. Since this is farm country and dirt roads, we stopped at our usual place to connect. Since I started, I elected to continue to drive. Our time was 7am CSDT. Total distance to Custer was 490 miles
Our plan: head to a TA in Grand Island and refuel. Our first refueling stop along our route to Custer, S.D. We took on 98 gallons our highest yet on the Gold. Cost $224.30 @2.299/gal TSD cost $
From here we headed west again on I-80, taking exit 300, then turning right onto NE State Highway (NE) - 11 heading north. This was a much smoother road than heading north thru Grand Island and faster. We made the turn onto NE - 2, heading west to Alliance, where we would turn North onto US 385 to S.D.
Alliance was also our stop or go decision point. This was 350 miles distance from Friend, NE. Our total distance was going to be 490 miles, so we had set this point to decide continue or stop for the night.
Susan and I split our driving time, since we both felt good, we looked at the time, and realized we were an hour differences. This was due to be in MDST, WooHoo we gained 1 hour. Ok let's go the distance. We switched driver's and Susan headed us north on US-385.
Our planned next stop was in Hot Springs, S.D. were we would stop for refueling at a TA Express. We took on 63 gallons, this enabled us to top off the tank for the season. Cost $135.83 @2.149/gal TSD cost $
We arrived at Custer Mountains & Cabins at 3:30 MDST (4:30 CDST), about a 10 hr drive. However remember, we split the driving and when we switch we take a small break, walk Tilly and Dakota and stretch our legs.
Ok, so this is it, sorry for the delay, but it was only been 3 days.
Photos
Well the first set of photos were taken from Heading west on NE - 2.
This is either farm or cattle country.
And I did miss some good shots as I was not even aware of them.
However our next series of shots were in Broken Bow. Jeff and Linda should remember this place very well. This was where the front bumper assembly of their car broke last year.
Along this stretch of Highway we pulled over again to switch drivers.
Our last leg from Hot Springs to Custer was easy. We went thru Wind Cave National Park. We only saw 1 lonely Buffalo out on the plains.
Our last shots were us resting along with our close friends Beata & Rüdiger.
Ok, Covid-19 Safe conditions for us still apply, even more so right now.
Keep safe, and practice.
Safe Travels from
DaGirls Rv
Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me.
Oh, it is sooo much different then St. Charles or Friend.
High Temp - 70's, might get to low 80's.
Low Temps - first night 40's and now mid 50's.
Talk about the Humidity ? A whole lot lower. Our noses definitely feel the difference.
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