2017 09 02 Dakota, Bagels and Bike ride to U.S.S South Dakota

On Friday we took the dogs for a walk and got caught in a shower on the way home.  Dakota's hair was a bit of a mess.  

But she is still adorable.

It's hard to find a good bagel so our solution...Bob's bagels.

Our first bike ride. Sioux Falls is very cycling friendly. We have an access ramp to a paved path right behind our apartment building.

After a few miles, we stopped at the USS South Dakota memorial.

Carol is standing beneath one of two 4-blade propellers.

A 16-inch gun barrel.

Breech of the 16-inch barrel.

With a full charge, the projectile would travel 20 miles in less than 90 seconds. 

16-inch mortar

Anchor's Away

The anchor weighs over 26,000 pounds. Careful, Bob.

Walls denote the contours of the ship.

The South Dakota was the most decorated ship during WWII with 31 battle awards. She was only in commission for about 5 years, 1942-1947.