17/5/13
hello there a little update
In Wyoming we set off along The Beartooth Highway, this is an incredible 68 mile scenic byway, during which we drove past 11,000 ft, Mountain Peaks at eye level, the snow was still there in such quantities , that people were using the ski slopes as we passed. Many recken this is the most scenic drive in the USA and don"t think I would disagree.
Later in the afternoon we visited "Medicine Wheel" which is an arrangement of large stones , high in the Mountains with what appears to be a spiritual significance for 1st nation Americans.
Next day in the little town of Buffalo, we did a tour of the "Occidental Hotel" , where the author stayed whilst writing the stories on which the TV series "The Virginian" was based.
We then mioved onto Laramie and visited the Wyoming Territorial State Prison , built in the late 19th Century, where Butch Cassidy spent 18 months, the only time he was ever imprisoned . For cattle rustling. we also saw the gallows and the gas chamber . All a bit creepy to be a bit frank.
Next day through the Snowy Mountain Range and the Medicine Bow Forest. On route we had the magical experience of seeing a large Brown Bear ambling across a meadow 25 yards from the vehicle , lucky or what!!We ended up at Steam Boat Springs, [so named because the Springs reminded the early Fur trappers of the sound of a Steam Boat]
Next day onto the Rockie Mountain Park where we drove for over 30 miles through stunning Mountain Scenery, saw lots of Wild life, Deers, Elk and Big Horn Sheep [which is a rarity apparently].
Spending night just outside National Park at Estees Park.
Now moving onto Denver, the Mile High City , before flying home.
All gone too quickly, still have to go home before can return .
This trip has been different to many others, as we have had the soul soothing feeling of a deep inhale of crisp Mountain Air. Redefining "Road Trip" on wide open , traffic free highways.
TO be highly recommended!!
Bye for now to ya"ll