I stopped in Alexandria, South Dakota, when I saw a big sign for the “Fatima Family Shrine”. Then I went on to Mitchell, South Dakota, where I saw the rodeo for the first time. It was a lot of fun. And it made think about religion, politics and people.
* Photo essays in this series: Part 1: “Land of the Free“; Part 2: “Liberty Street“; Part 3: “Wild Wild West“; Part 4: “Cowboys & Iranians“; Part 5: “Prisoners of Persia” Part 6: “Taking Jesus by the Horns” Part 7: “Love of Liberty“.