Monday, May 28, 2012
Dubois to Lander (WH)
Got our first flat today right off the bat only 2.5 miles out of Dubois. We followed the Wind River (through the Wind River Indian Reservation) for about 40 miles as we climbed 1659 feet away from it. Thankfully the wind was at our backs for a good part of the ride and the temperature got up in the low 60's by early afternoon. We started out at 9:00 this morning in several layers (top to toes) and arrived in Lander around 4:00 in just shorts and our lightweight jackets over short-sleeved jerseys. Tomorrow it's supposed to be in the 70's. Sure beats yesterday's snow, rain and wind.
Tonight we're at a Holiday Inn. Although not as cute as last nights hotel, the accomodations certainly are more "comfortable." This is a new building and it's really, really nice ;-D. It also has on-sight guest laundry so we got a load of laundry washed. A washer and dryer sure beat the bathtub for doing laundry. (Thanks to Elisa for the travel size laundry detergent packs. Love the lavender-everything smells really good!)
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Happy 36th Anniversary to two of the craziest kids I know...my parents!!! They're on day three of their journey and Mom (Betsy Davis) asked that I share today's journey plans with you as they don't plan on having cell phone reception for a few days and she didn't want anyone to worry. Today they're riding 60-70 miles to Jeffrey City, WY...which is rumored to have some sort of lodging...maybe. Otherwise, they will be spending they're anniversary in a two person backpacking tent, which I hear is pretty much how they spent their honeymoon...always the romantic, that father of mine ;) Tomorrow, they continue another 70 miles to Rawlins, WY, home of the state penitentiary and a channel dedicated to convicts "at large"...and also a Best Western, so it's totally worth it! After that, they're trekking down to Colorado, however, I anticipate that we'll hear from them when they reach Rawlins tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to Stacey's Parents!!
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Tracy and I am a friend of Stacey's in Orlando. I am excited to follow your cycle trip across the country. My sister and I are loosely planning a trip across the southern states, Orange County CA to Orange County FL.
Have a fabulous trip and stay safe!