(^88) Gillette – Upton - 89 km
My late departure was not merely due to chatting with other campers
but mainly due to predictions that the wind would change in an
easterly direction at around 10 a.m. I had an Egg McMuffin and coffee
at McDonald's, and by the time I was done, the wind indeed shifted
east.
The ride to Moorcroft was pleasurable and I turned left onto Route 16.
Before leaving, I stopped at the tiny West Texas Trail Museum to
explore before continuing in the direction of Upton.
Clouds gathered overhead, and with thunder rumbling in the
distance, I pedalled as fast as my legs could manage. A sign stated:
"Upton, the best town on Earth." The statement might’ve been a tad
of an exaggeration as Upton's population was a mere 1,000, and
even that number was most likely for the "greater" Upton area.
Mercifully, Upton had the Weston Inn Motel, which I spotted just as
the heavens opened. The owner offered me a room at half-price,
making it the same price as camping. He further allowed me to use
the washing machine—such a kind man. (Or was it perhaps due to
the smell?)
leana
(Leana)
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