Finally leaving the Badlands

Driving the desolate roads of South Dakota to Pierre last night we were lucky to make it unscathed. TWICE we had deer jump out in front of our car in the dark and we just missed them. Must have been more of Wendy's birthday luck keeping us safe.

We got a late start since we got in so late and we lost an hour due to the time change. By 10 we were on the road toward Kansas City. But there was a side trip on Wendy's mind...

 Mitchell, South Dakota's Corn Palace of course! Yep, that theatre is covered in corn. Pretty cool, huh?

Lunch afterwards at Taco John's made us pine for a good taco place in Atlanta. Maybe Burrito Deacon's? Quesadilla Keely's?

By dinnertime we made it to Kansas City and took recommendation of friends to go to Arthur Bryant's famous joint.

A rack of ribs and pulled pork sandwich later and we were refueled and ready for some fun. The Sleep Inn in Liberty had just the answer.

Best hotel ever! Indoor waterpark with waterslide that goes outside the building. This is the way to enjoy Kansas City. A good night's sleep not sharing a bed makes the day brighter.

Tomorrow - Tennessee. Franklin & Nashville await.