Hay Field

We are truly in the Great Plains now! Yesterday we were awakened by a
cow mooing loudly at us for camping near his pasture. I am fairly
certain he was swearing profusely. The other cows came over to see
what the commotion was. They seemed to decide collectively that we
were not very interesting and moved on. Then we headed out to a real
Indian powwow. It was pretty cool! 36 tribes of Sioux danced in a big
circle in handmade costumes with beading and feathers and jingles and
bright colors. Lots of drumming and singing too. Apparently powwows
now involve judging on dancing and dress so everyone works hard to do
it up right. We talked to several Indians about the meaning and
various practices we observed. A neat cultural experience. After a
really long day of biking in hot weather today we are camped behind
some hay bales in a freshly cleared hay field. It was the only cover
for miles! You cant make this stuff up!!