Our motel where you pay the refrigerator

I wanted to put the pictures on of our motel (cabin) in Canistota, South Dakota. This cabin was so neat and clean. It was cleaner than some of the chain motels we had stayed at. This is the famous Cabin 9 with the unlocked door . We didn't check in and we left so early the next morning that we still didn't see anyone. You just pay the refrigerator and go on your way. I did leave a nice thank you note. It certainly had a lot of advantages over the rest stop where we were going to have to stay. Donna had driven nearly 600 miles that day and she was not going to make it to Omaha. Laura, Laif and our Heavenly Father were with us. Getting ready to leave Canistota in the morning.

Nice yard and picnic table in front of the cabin.

The kitchen had a stove and Microwave Oven and even a double sink. There was a lead warning about the pipes but I brushed my teeth anyway. I am sure I have been exposed to some lead along the road of life.

Donna was impressed with the rocking chair. The room even had air conditioning.

Ou Our nice comfortable bed. I know any bed would feel good at 1 am but this was a very nice bed and the sheets and blankets smelled so clean.

I think I liked South Dakota the best. Of course we were there while they were having an unusually cool summer but I just loved the beauty of the state. There is so much to see there besides corn and soy beans. There are miles and miles where you can see so far and see so much. There are lakes and trees. I would not want to live there but it is a wonderful vacation area. I can see why the Ingalls (Little House stories) wanted to live there.

Of course, here in the Pacific Northwest we are having unusual weather too. Debbie called on the 29th to say records were being broken everywhere. Seattle was 103 and Renton 105. It has been hot here ever since I got back but I guess it is supposed to cool down by the end of the week. The highest it got in the Midwest when we were there was 89 degrees a couple of days. Most of the time it was just in the low to mid eighties. Of course, Donna thinks it is a heat wave if it gets to 75. She does not tolerate heat well.

I so appreciate that Donna was willing to take this trip. Even if I could go places by myself it would not be any fun alone. So thanks to Donna and Laif too, I had a real nice vacation and I know they enjoyed it too.