Days 47 + 48 / The Virginian Hotel and The Great Continental Divide

The past two days have been filled with amazing views and empty land of southern Wyoming. There is hardly anything out here. Yesterday we stayed in Medicine Bow a town of only 285 people. However, they had a 102 year old hotel that has become famous over the years. The people were very very nice and the food was phenomenal. It was definitely a weird experience spending a night in a town that has half the amount of people of my high school senior class.

Then today we went on and passed through the town of Rawlins. About ten miles west of the town I passed the Continental Divide which was a much needed confidence boost. The past two days I've been battling 20 to 30 mph headwind. A few times today  I had to shift up to go downhill... it's a struggle but slowly but surely we keep going. Because towns are so sparse out here I've had to bike further than the town then hop in the sag and drive backwards to stay for the night. If it wasn't for Joe this part of the trip would be dreadful. So tomorrow I'll have about 75 miles to get to Rock Springs, WY and I'll be dealing with more strong headwinds. Long days ahead but only about 1,000 miles left!!

Snowy mountain tops in June

East Allen lake in Medicine Bow

Big Nose George wanted for $1,000

Joe and I at the Virginian. The manager said grab a bottle for the picture haha

The original bar built in 1911