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My route from Sundance to Gillette (Wyoming) required another jaunt on I-90. Weather was sunny and warm, but only 80s, not 90s.  Wind was slightly from the east, but was very weak and mainly from the south, but not a problem.  After 20 miles, I had the option of switching to a smaller road, but it would cost me an extra 7 miles.  As the regular route was already 60 miles, and I wanted an easy day in anticipation of the 78 miles tomorrow, I opted to stay on I-90 an extra 10 miles.

The 30 miles on I-90 went very fast, as I averaged over 16 mph, and I switched to a smaller road before 10 o’clock.  Where I exited, I met two different groups of motorcyclists, and we discussed my trip.  Both were very friendly and impressed.  No ‘tude at all.  I’m sorry I didn’t get pictures. They asked how long I have been training for this trip, and I told them 40 years.

Been seeing a disconcertingly large number of dead snakes.  It suggests there are a few live ones around too.  See Animal Friends for more images.

Something I’ve been seeing in Wyoming are these wooden fence-like structures that run for miles in some places.  They have periodic gaps, so can’t be for animals (and are much too tall).  I’m guessing they are to keep snow from drifting onto highways?

At one point there was an advisory for motorcycles about some roadwork.  I guess they realize bicyclists are tougher than motorcyclists, and don’t need warnings.

Something about these mailboxes just caught my fancy.

Ending the day with some disappointing news.  The one place to stay in Ucross has no room tomorrow.  That means I must redirect to Buffalo.  The good is that it is a shorter ride (70 instead of 78 miles) and the lodging options there are much cheaper.  The bad is that the 70 miles will all be on I-90.   I must say my experience with the western interstates has not been bad.  Scenery is nice, and drivers are v considerate.