We drove north from Loveland, Co, to Fort Collins and picked up Rt 287 NE to Laramie, Wy. It is a pretty trip. We took Rt 130 through the Medicine Bow Mountains which has a high point of about 10,700 feet. The mountains peak at just over 12,000'. That was spectacular. It's the highest we've been with the rig.
We ended up in an RV park just off Rt 80 in Rawlins, Wy, which is a small blue collar looking community with many cheap motels, bars etc. The add in Woodalls Dieectory had said it's windy here, and they weren't lying. Albert would hate the place. It blew up to 40 mph constantly for a number of hours. People have built wind breaks in outdoor locations to shield them. Picnic areas etc.
Since we are close to an interstate, we decided to check out a couple truck stops to see what the scene is like. There was a T/A place which segregated truckers from others, and then stopped at a Flying J. They offer truckers parking spots, showers which can be reserved and rented, a lounge room with tv, games, internet hook ups and buffet style meals. ("Not drooling yet" was the comment one trucker made as he checked it out.) Home away from home.
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