We spent yesterday afternoon in a staff gathering at park HQ on the other side of the lake for orientation and to meet all of the other staff. There are eight host couples on that side as well as about a dozen permanent and seasonal park staff. It was interesting to meet everyone. We rode over in the park truck along with our summer intern and the part-time seasonal worker from here. As we all drove back to this side we all agreed that we like it much better over here. Jobs are less defined with the four of us here simply sharing what needs to be done and mostly dividing the chores in whatever way we happen to like. Since we are all rather independent types we get along well and like having our own system.

Pam & I were also given an annual parks pass for all SD parks for our volunteer service. We are off to see Mt. Rushmore today!