We left on our massive road trip to Yellowstone, immediately
after school on Thursday afternoon – a massive 750 miles drive ahead of us. Our
aim was to drive a four hour estimated drive to the town of Rawlins in Wyoming
and stay overnight. We started well, missing most of the afternoon traffic in
Denver and well on track.
We were warned by friends to be well prepared for the
journey, with plenty of blankets, food and water in the car in case of
unexpected storms with high winds and snow. The high winds and wild weather are
famous in Wyoming, as the countryside is wide open with no protection.
About 200 miles into our drive we found out exactly why we
were warned. The winds were excessive, not only blowing the car but also
blowing snow both across our path and making visibility poor. Just to spice
things up the roads were also covered in ice. The worst was driving through the
Medicine Bow National Park. Our trusty
Subi performed well under the frightful conditions, in a temperature of minus
15 not taking into account the wind chill factor. We drove past no less than
six semi -trailer accidents in the short space of ten miles.
Our estimated four hour journey, developed into a five and a
three quarter hour challenge. We were so glad to finally at the Ferris Mansion
Bed and Breakfast. Garry and I carried
sleeping children to their beds in the maid’s room. Their room was very close
to our room – the Rose room. The three storey mansion was warm and inviting
with soft beds and lots of pillows.
In the morning we woke and appreciated the beautiful
guesthouse. We were served a fantastic breakfast consisting of homemade
granola, fresh fruit, egg and bacon casserole and the house specialty – caramel
apple French toast. Along with fresh orange juice, tea and coffee it was a
great way to start the day. The kids enjoyed playing with Flapjack the cat and
later the two dogs outside. We set off on a very cold and icy morning with a
480 mile drive through wild Wyoming ahead.
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