Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore

 On the way to Mt Rushmore. Just passed thru Hill City—would love to return to this unique town with its unique shops.  It’s also home to Sturgis Bike Ride, whatever that is!  Seeing lots of spruce trees, dark colored.  Very tall and straight.  Seeing the occasional Aspen.  Guess what- —we are arriving at Crazy Horse!  Will be here 90 minutes.       Took a bus up to base of the mountain.  This project was started in the 1940’s.  Only a fraction has been completed and there is no deadline for completion, which in the end will be 541’ tall and 600’ long. Currently 12 men work 5 days/week year round.  The stone is granite with iron ore mixed in, which make’s working the stone extremely hard.  Currently what is finished is the head and parts of 4 fingers.  The finished project will be Crazy Horse on his horse.       Now going up a mountain to Mt Rushmore!   Again, the blue sky is amazing!   Well, we were rounding a curve to Rushmore when the driver stopped.  The tour director said everyone off the bus and look to your right.  It was the profile of George Washington.  What a wonderful surprise. We drove on up and parked.  The four Presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.  Breathtaking!  Washington’s ascot is even carved.  You gotta see this in person to appreciate