Very early we leave Cody on our roadtrip.

Our journey leads us through Wyoming, very quickly turning the cool morning into a scorcher.

A few pretty stops including Leigh creek, which apparently boasts a monument, we might find it next time we pass through.

Tensleep was the next town on our tick list, it boasts an impressive canyon, carved out by glacial activity.

Buffalo gave us a chance for an early lunch and driving break for Ian. The pretty town was alive with activity, we had arrived on some sort of market day.

The Busy Bee cafe is situated next to the Occidental Hotel, where we have been lucky enough to stay on a previous visit. The cafe was crowded and service slow, but the sandwiches served their purpose.

Finally we arrive in Deadwood, the historic town where Wild Bill Hickock met his fate shot witha single bullet in the back by Jack McCall, at the "Number 10 saloon", on 2nd August 1876.

Back on slimming world when we get home... Does my bum look big in this?

We enjoyed a tour of one of Deadwoods notorious brothels, still doing a roaring trade until the 1980's, our knowledgeble guide and amateur historian Kevin, took us through the seedy history of " The Purple door".

Complete with cleverly dressed rooms used by the ladies, this was an 1870's version.

We were invited to take a snap on the only bed which wasn't broken! this was in the 1950's room ( I don't think this will be a new career move! )

We came across a bus tour just about to leave and joined it for a trip round the town, and to Mt Moriah where we visited the graves of Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane, 2 of Deadwoods most famous former residents.

The whole of Deadwood visible, from the top of our bus.

Finally after a long day its off to Diamond Lil's for a light dinner!!

Well fair reader, goodnight and sweet dreams xx