April 10, 2014 (See pictures below)


April 9th was a travel day from Mississippi to Crater of Diamonds National Park.  Most of the roads we took to get here were back roads which sometimes takes a little longer but you can not beat the view.  This is the nicest state park we have ever been to you and the people are so friendly.  


April 10th was diamond mining day.  We did not have any luck but had tons of fun, except for my cold intolerance decide to flair up as I had my arms in water sifting the clay and the wind was cold so both of my arms blew up like balloons from the hives.  My arms were so cold that I did not realize anything was going on until the lady across from us saw that my arms were not normal.  Went and purchased some Claritan as I forgot my Benydrel at home and stayed out of the water, my arms finally cleared up.   As you can see by the picture below the place is huge and there are days that go mind that not one diamond is found, however, the day before we arrived there were 4 diamonds find.  This is definitely one of those places where you have to be at the right place at the right time.   Jim and I walked a natural trail down to the Little Missouri River and were adventurous on the way back as I wanted to see a Bob Cat, needless to say we did not even see a Squirrel.  LOL 


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