South Dakota friends and more corn...
Today was a driving day but we were fortunate to be in Sioux Falls, SD when my girlfriend, Ginny, was available to meet us for lunch. We met many years ago, at a Sister Cities International Conference, and have enjoyed our long distance friendship ever since. Her daughter, Heidi, joined us as well. Every town holds treasures.
Our next, very quick stop, was the Corn Palace. The original Corn Palace, called "The Corn Belt Exposition" was established in 1892. Early settlers displayed the fruits of their harvest on the building exterior in order to prove the fertility of South Dakota soil. The third and present building was completed for it first festival at the present location in 1921. The exterior decorations are completely stripped down and new murals are created each year. The theme is selected by the Corn Palace Festival Committee and murals are designed by a local artist.
Steve and I stopped here last September and I wanted Kegan to see it. While less than thrilled, I am certain the experience will benefit him in some weird way, some day in his life... all experiences always do!
Our next, very quick stop, was the Corn Palace. The original Corn Palace, called "The Corn Belt Exposition" was established in 1892. Early settlers displayed the fruits of their harvest on the building exterior in order to prove the fertility of South Dakota soil. The third and present building was completed for it first festival at the present location in 1921. The exterior decorations are completely stripped down and new murals are created each year. The theme is selected by the Corn Palace Festival Committee and murals are designed by a local artist.
Steve and I stopped here last September and I wanted Kegan to see it. While less than thrilled, I am certain the experience will benefit him in some weird way, some day in his life... all experiences always do!
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