Thursday, June 21, 2018

Tuesday 6/19/18








Ennis to West Yellowstone

We left Jonathan's home on high spirits! The forecast was for overcast skies but low probably of rain.

That didn't last long. We we're soon cycling in a steady drizzle. Not sure what direction we were heading bit spirits headed south!

We came to a store with a nice overhang for a coffee stop and some supplies. Initially the store looked closed but the owner was inside working. He opened for Nishanth and we got what we needed. Then he locked back up and we watched as the rain came down.

After an hour or so it seemed the sky was getting brighter so we continued on. It did rain lightly most of the afternoon but as before cleared by evening.

As we got close to the Yellowstone area we passed Earthquake Lake. What an event that must have been in1959. I was only 3. I will need to ask my Mom if she does and the affect on the nation of such a disaster.

We rode to the closest NFS campground to West Yellowstone and camped. We set up in the dark and went immediately to sleep.

Days miles about 75. Slight upgrade all day but modest tailwind to offset the grade. A challenging day but could have been worse without the store owner opening for us and the gentle pushing of the wind.

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