Route 200 is under construction and my update for my map advises me to arrange for someone to ferry me through the work area. I am so glad that Nancy is here and willing to do this. This section is wet and greasy with mud composed of silt from an ancient ocean floor. The car but mostly the camper is covered with two inch mud.
We had a late start due to a flat on the camper. I pumped it enough with my bicycle pump to tow it into town to have it repaired. This set us back two hours. With the time lost from the tire and ferrying there was not much point to spend the night at the planned sleep spot. After discussing the options I chose to ride to Nancy’s reserved campsite in Makoshika State Park. This option allows me to hike with her in the Badlands.
