People, Places and Praises...Day 7

Big Horn Basin...Simply Beautiful

 June 11 - Day 7...Morning found me waking to the loud and brilliant sound of 'Five Creeks', and the

sweet serenade of birds calling me to awake. This could have easily been a destination campground. What a find! The staredown with a mosquito as big as a hummingbird, makes me grateful for the screen that prevents him (or her) from adding to his reservoir supply:) Nah, nah...this time dude!

Eric, Erin, Chris and Rick...Friends along the journey

Before breaking camp I take a jog UP to the upper campground. It is there that the Lord provides another 'moment'. Meeting Erin and Chris, who with uncle Eric are traveling from the beautiful Weat Virginia to take Erin to her new college in Colorado. Again, fun conversations of our journey's and the amazing sites that we've been blessed to experience. Blessings Erin on this new path. Ephesians 3:20 comes to mind, "Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or THINK, according to the power that works within us. To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever, amen!"

Across the 'Big Horn' Mountains

The ride east through Wyoming 'Alt 14' took me over another incredible pass, this one through the Bighorn mountains. It is one breath taking highway after another. The original plan was to make my way to see 'Devils Tower...which I did. That is if you think viewing from 15 miles away is the goal. Yeah, not quite what I had in mind. The past two days found me dodging showers. Well, they say the third time is a charm...so what is the 'fouth time' called? I call it WET! It appeared that I missed the rain one more time, but then...the wind took over and sent the storm directly into my path. So what's a guy to do? Head east where it "appears" clear. Searching for a site to lodge for night, I decided on a KOA Campground. I walked in and purchased a tent site that included showers, laundry and Wi-Fi. No sooner had I walked out of the office that something convinced me to just go ahead and rent a cabin for the night. I arrived at the cabin, unloaded my gear from the bike, called to yak with Karen when the sky unloaded its 'midwest' like rain and hail directly unto this small town of Spearfish, South Dakota. I haven't felt quite so brillant in along time. The plus...a wonderful lightning and thunder display! RAIN...it was bound to happen. Rain all you'd like tonight, my head is well covered:)

At 'Observation Point'

 Not a big fan of 'techno' music, but I like the video...Plus you're able to travel the road I was able to ride through the Big Horn Mountains.