South Dakota to Des Moines, Iowa, April 29

  Whew - a long day for us today. We drove 510 miles from the Best Western in Murdo, South Dakota to Ankeny, Iowa, just outside Des Moines.
   It was grey all day and mostly in the 40s. We made good time because the highway was empty until we got close to Sioux Falls and we were able to go 80 mph. We stopped for gas in Mitchell, but did not see the Corn Palace this time. (Boo hoo! But, a driving day)
   We did see an evil driver get his just desserts today in South Dakota. The man was going about 90 and weaving on I-29. And a short time later, we saw him pulled over by the police. Yay!
    We saw so many red-winged blackbirds today; it must be their perfect habitat. We also saw quite a few ring-necked pheasants.
     We have never seen this part of the country so wet. I guess it is because we have rarely traveled here in the spring.
     We are staying in a Quality Inn and went to the Ankeny Diner for an early dinner.

South Dakota, near Murdo

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