Casper

We enjoyed our visit to the National Trails Museum. It discusses the Oregon Trail, the California trail taken by the 49ers, the Mormon Trail to Salt Lake City, and the Pony Express, all of which followed the North Platte River through the town of Casper. They parted ways on the other side of the continental divide, after South Pass. We rode the wagon across the river and the stagecoach as well, gave us some sense of the danger and hardships of the trail.

After that, we headed over to the Nicholasen Art museum, where we enjoyed an exhibit of art with a shoe theme. There was a wide range of techniques and ideas, including a collection of 416 bronzed baby shoes, glass shoes, paper shoes, etc. Fun, something that we all could enjoy.

We went to mass at St. Anthony's church, 90 years old next week, on the historic register.

We had a good dinner at Asian Bistro, split two dishes between four people, so not too expensive.

The girls swam in the KOA pool to close out the day.

The photo is of our cats. This was their first trip in the camper, so they were a bit traumatized, and spent a lot of time in the closet. Later they came out more.