I haz been to the black hills (warning: image heavy)

[Megas Methuselah]

Just a shame they had to be taken like the rest of the sacred land. I guess when the Native Americans lost the Black Hills, a strong part of the Lakota culture died too. Wonder if the thieves will ever allow this small bit of soil to fall back into the hands of its rightful owner.

...? Ok.

I know. you remember the 105 million dollars the supreme court offered the Oglala for the hills? its now half a billion or so, and the Oglala will not touch it. but being there, I can at least get a feel of why the place is so sacred, and helps me appreciate the Tribe's living there and their plight.

I'm not the kind of person that puts great emphasis on travel and sight-seeing, but there are a few rare places I'd care to visit in the world. This includes the Black Hills. Beautiful, sacred lands. Wonderful site, I envy you. I truly do.