Our first stop was Thermopolis where to our surprise we found the National HQ of Ulysses!! Well it was actually to visit its dinosaur museum. One of its displays was a Supersaurus named "Jimbo"; 107 feet long and one of only two ever found.
After Thermopolis it was onto Ten Sleep for lunch. Ten Sleep is a true example of western lifestyle. Located at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, the area is rich in fertile soil and waterways which make it perfect for raising cattle and sheep.
Ten Sleep got its name by being ten sleeps (nights) between the Great Sioux Camps and the Platte River to the south, and the northern camp located near Bridger, Mont.
We had lunch at one of two saloons in town which was very nice and we were well looked after by the staff.
Buffalo was our next stop. Buffalo is where the true Wild West began and advised by the local historian it only lasted about 20-30 years; this is the wild part we are talking about. Here in Buffalo we are staying in the Occidental Hotel which in itself has an enormous amount of history, too much to go into on this blog but Google it yourself to find out.
Tomorrow we are Sturgis bound and therefore will not have internet so any posting will be done when able. See you in about 4 days!
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