We waved goodbye to the cabin and left the cleaning ladies a gift.

Maureen suggested a lovely bicycle sculpture, as this was likely to be the highlight of our long ( 5.5 hrs ) journey, we made a good deal of effort to get some smashing shots, tripod out etc... This was the best we coud do.

The Plains of Wyoming are the home to thousands of cattle, the roadsides decorated by bales of hay, recently harvested. The land is flat and currently baked dry.

We happened upon the town of Lusk, this rather uninspiring looking building actually housed one of the best cafe's we have used this trip.

Not only do they offer the usual fare, they offered a great mexican selection and some fab specials, the burger melt was a hit, oozing with cheese.

We had a lovely chat with Hollie, who was enjoying fish and chips with Nanny and my Ron, I celebrated this occasion with a lunchtime frozen Margarita..I know how to spoil myself.

After a few more hours the scenery began to look more varied, we left Wyoming and arrived in Colorado, The Rockies National Park welcomed us with rushing roadside rivers, and rocky canyons.

The bustling town of Estes, very much caters to the tourists with some interesting gift shops, sweet and Ice cream establishments, Bars and grills.

We settled into the Discovery Lodge Estes, with our Mountain views, now switched off for the night. Dinner, chosen by Ian (no shit Sherlock) at the Himalayan Curry and Kabob place.

The food was spicy and plentiful, after Ian had his fix we returned to our home for the next 2 nights, to enjoy the view of the petrol station and hotel opposite... Well you don't pay extra for a balcony and mountain views to sleep with the curtains shut!!

Goodnight intrepid reader, we so enjoy your company on our adventures, sleep well xx