The Mayor's Inn

The Mayor's Inn, in Cody, Wyoming is a fabulous place to stay! We were welcomed so warmly, and treated so well. The proprieters are a great couple; she has filled the inn with lovely little extras, both practical and humourous (we even had a rubber ducky). He is an ex truck-driver with a passion for baking and classic country. Best of all, he is a self-taught EXCELLENT cook! Our first breakfast was fruit and mini-muffins, followed by the best blueberry pancakes (no syrup required), and terrific coffee. Our second breakfast was eggs benedict, cooked perfectly, with homemade hollondaise sauce. We decided to stay there for a dinner as well--he made buffalo medallions that were melt-in-your mouth, and a lovely salmon. The portions were generous, and the lady who served us was hilarious. To finish our dinner, we had dessert--and I have to say that my chocolate cake was SO good that I asked for the recipe. It was ready for me this morning before we left.

The Inn itself has an interesting history; it was moved from it's original location, and then had a colourful past of assorted shops and a pizza parlour. However, no one ever used the inside; they just added on in bits and pieces outside. Then this couple bought it, and it has been lovingly restored to its Victorian roots.

They were also great travel planners. We saw quite a few interesting things--buildings where the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang planned their bank robberies, doors with bullet holes in them, and a lot of Buffalo Bill Cody this and that. There was a fair bit of cheesiness thrown in, but it was all fun.

They sent us on two different scenic routes (one yesterday and one today). We saw the most spectacular sights! Here is one of them...

I can't believe that we are starting the last week of the trip! Tomorrow--we're heading back to 1978. Stay tuned!