22 June 2009 – Monument Rock

Posted on | June 22, 2009 | 10 Comments

22 June 2009 – Monument Rock, originally uploaded by academichic.

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All remixed:

Blue dress – H&M
Black sandals – Target
Hat – Target
Sunglasses – H&M

Endnotes:

One of the highlights of today’s drive was our stop at Monument Rock in Kansas. We spent most of the day driving through Kansas, which I can sum up in one word – flat – and we battled temperatures hovering at around 100 degrees all day. (1979 car = no air conditioner!) Then, after much flatness and many cows, lo’ and behold these breathtaking chalk formations in the middle of fields of nothingness. Stunning! At 70 feet tall and over 80 million years old, they have an eerie way of making you feel quite small and insignificant. But in a good way. If you’re ever in Western Kansas, brave the four mile gravel road drive and go see these beauties!

Because it was so insanely hot today, we drove with the top up to shield ourselves from the sun and with all the windows open to create some air flow. Thus the hat instead of the scarf. Since the top was up, I was able to wear it without fearing its sudden flight in the wind, and the brim gave me some added sun protection at our stops. So what do you think – hat or scarf? Which would you choose for sun and wind protection? S.

Category: Beltless, Dresses for Day, Our Best Flatware, Sabbatical
Tags: chalk formation > hat > monument rock > summer dress > what to wear on the road

Comments

10 Responses to “22 June 2009 – Monument Rock”

Bianca
June 22nd, 2009 @ 8:24 pm

I have heard that pioneers used to carve their names in the formation on their way across the US…I suppose any evidence of that would be long gone, but interesting to consider nonetheless.
Jane
June 22nd, 2009 @ 11:59 pm

Fantastic pics and Ilove your dress and sandals.
ShopKim
June 23rd, 2009 @ 4:15 am

Those rocks are amazing! I’ve never even heard of them.

As for hat or scarf, I say both! They each have their own place and purpose.
Sal
June 23rd, 2009 @ 4:59 am

Such amazing views! Too bad it was suffocatingly hot … but you’re definitely dressed for the high temps, lady.
Trisha
June 23rd, 2009 @ 5:07 am

Amazing pictures! My grandfather has a TR-6 and they’re fun little cars. I spent 6 hours Sunday in a Maverick without A/C, so I can sympathize. A sundress is definitely the perfect outfit!
Katie
June 23rd, 2009 @ 5:42 am

Thanks you so much for the opportunity to see pics of my home state! I got married two years ago and moved from flat western KS to the hills of Virginia. I’m turning green with envy right now, thinking of how close you were to my hometown. :) Although it doesn’t have a lot to offer in the way of entertainment and population- nothing beats the sunrises, sunsets and the stars at night. Thanks again!
Diana
June 23rd, 2009 @ 7:25 am

Beautiful dress and beautiful location!
Danielle
June 23rd, 2009 @ 5:59 pm

GORGEOUS!!!
Jessica
June 24th, 2009 @ 11:24 am

Well, to offer the German perspective on hat/scarf – although Germans don’t have to deal with high temperatures often – the scarf is the way to go. A breeze on the back of the neck is a cause of all kinds of ailments in Germany, so I have been told, which is why you don’t want a room with a draft. Luckily, either way is very stylish!
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