A short distance from where we stayed last night, is the famous Chimney Rock of pioneering days. This photo is very similar to what one typically sees in books, taken from the East. But, actually, it was somewhat a disappointment for us. As we approached from the West, it is closely attached to a long butte, making it seem much less impressive. But still, it is easy to see how this magnificent rock led many pioneers on toward Oregon.
Keeping in mind, we are now traversing the southwestern portion of Nebraska along the Platte River, I have little to report on the trip beyond Chimney Rock. Just a lot of cattle feed lots and open range. Our next stay is at Enders State Recreational Area just outside, of all places, Enders, Nebraska (whoopee). There must be a wise man somewhere who named this place.
Actually, it was somewhat like Minatare in that it could have been beautiful except for poor maintenance - and those incessant goat head burrs. Poor Ditto had to crap in the road because the grass was too dangerous. But, we weren't staying long, so any port in a storm, I guess.
