Vision Quest Ceremony 3 – Down From the Hill and Out of the Pit

 Vision Quest Ceremony 3 – Down From the Hill and Out of the Pit

With Catrina retrieved from the hill and still in the front seat, we proceeded to the pit. Men dissembled the altar space above the cave entrance and finally opened the cave entry, bidding Brad to emerge. He crawled out into the bright sunlight and placed his blanket over his head and was assisted in getting into the truck. We brought them both back to the camp in solemn silence.

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Preparing for the Lakota Vision Quest – Part 2

Preparing for the Lakota Vision Quest – Part 2

Throughout the day, we would gather together in a shady area... they would be working assiduously and we'd be looking on, asking questions and observing their activities. As they painstakingly completed their tasks, they patiently answered our many queries. We wondered and asked when the actual ceremony would take place and Brad answered 'when it's time'.

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South Dakota's Black Hills – Tatanka, Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse

South Dakota's Black Hills – Tatanka, Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse

We really enjoy South Dakota. It's a diverse, beautiful state with much to offer. Come join us as we camp and wander through Custer State Park: traffic jams with bisons, a sidetrip to view four presidents at Mt. Rushmore and a decade-check on the progress of the Crazy Horse Memorial.

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