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Friday 30th July 2004

From Lander City Park to Circle Up Campground, Dubois - a total of 74 miles. Guy had his tooth repaired at 8.30am, an impressive bit of metal has appeared in his mouth and things seem much better. By the time we had finished shopping, trying to do internet and email, etc, etc, it was 1pm. An appallingly late start! Headed out fast - did a quick 35 miles until lunch, then set off again. The landscape - well, it was a sort of arid semi-desert. Familiar. the wind stayed at a force 3-4 headwind, which was better than yesterday. Saw the fascinating Crowheart Butte, where Chief Washakies defeated various enemies, and ended up by celebrating in gory style with a Crow heart stuck on his lance. Picturesque history. Crowheart Butte is a rocky outcrop, rising out of the arid semi desert.

near DuboisAs you approach Dubois, there are some wonderful rock faces, especially in the sunset (see photo) - which since we were late was just happening. There are some benefits to being slow! We ploughed relentlessly on, and finally arrived at the campground in Dubois, only to discover that the only food was another few miles down the road. Well, we headed on out to the Bernie Cafe - a very Republican establishment, full of puerile stickers like 'Shoot a Tree Hugger, it's target practice' - well, the food was OK and it was open. I'm not sure they get many vegetarians in there. They are apparently proud to be white, straight, republican, family centred people. I suppose in a homey sort of way, it is understandable. I guess they don't do spend much on education in Wyoming, though. Fell into our sleeping bags and went into a deep sleep. I think I dreamt of windsurfing - on a huge ocean. I think that's where my unconcious must be.

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