Day 43 11/09/09 Cody > Bridge Bay Campground, Yellowstone NP

Got an early start today as there were a lot of miles to do! Met fellow Brits Keith & Louise on the way who had been travelling in a campervan for best part of a year. After cycling through a LONG dark tunnel i came across a dam... Unfortunately i had not planned for a strong headwind today which meant i would not make the booked campsite on time so i hitched 25-30 miles to the entrance of Yellowstone - meant i didn't have to pay the $25 fee which was cool! Absolutely stunning cycling up into the park barely noticed the sharp incline! Met a few people .. a swiss guy cycling the country the other way.. and the Willis family from miami who were very concerned about me and put me on their prayer list at church!
Thought i saw a mountain sheep.. turned out to be a rock! Other wildlife spots today included a bat & deer.. a bear entered our campsite and was shot at by the ranger although i didn't get to see this - most definately heard it! Once camped up i tried to get a tour of the north of the park via hitching tho was told off as it is apparently illegal in the park..
Camped next to two awsome guys nick & seth who i will meet up with in San Fran! They had been travelling on the freight trains for a few weeks. Shared loads of stories & polished off a few beers & a bottle of whiskey!








..the goat!