Lusk. WY

We left Alpine at about 9:30a.m. Ellen woke up with a terrible headache, and still wasn't feeling very good when we left. But as we went along she realized it was allergy-related, took a Zyrtec, and by the time we reached Hoback, was feeling better. Pretty soon, she was feeling great!   We came down thro Pinedale and turned up toward Lander - beautiful road, but incredible wind gusts  - probably as strong as we have ever experienced. We picked up Rte US 20 in Shoshoni and it was clear sailing to Lusk, near Nebraska. We were able to pick up a radio broadcast of a Tarheels BB game with Clemson, which ended just as we reached Lusk. The Heels lost by 4 - their third loss in a row. There is no joy in Mudville tonight (I know - wrong sport; same feeling). Most of the ride I read Stranger in the Kingdom, aloud, which continues to be gripping. The roads were clear all the way, weather mild. A good day, except for those 50mpg (?) gusts. Tomorrow we'll drive across NE into IA.  Looks good weather - wise.