Thursday -September 10 - travel day
Seems so funny to travel from state border to the other end in such a short time. We left Glacier, just a short 20 miles south of the Canadian border, to just outside Yellowstone in a half day. We had not had a shower in more than two days so a stop at a KOA was a necessity. Did a hot shower feel good? - just try it after several days of hiking 5 to 8 miles a day in 40-70 degree weather - you just do not know how to appreciate hot water. WOW. Now we could have made the trip faster had we not had other stops along the way. There was a forest fire just outside of Helena, Montana that needed to be observed. Sorry about the fire but so cool to watch the big plane drop the red fire retardant on the flames. Oh yes we took pictures. We watched two passes over the fire.
The hay fields in Montana are just huge. There is more alfalfa and wheat straw bailed than you can imagine. It would put the Hagar and Meyer boys in a stew.
We did stop at the site of the wreck that Paulette assisted in on our way up. We had just not figured it out until we looked for ourselves with no others around. We came on the wreck pretty soon after it happened so she could assist - I stayed out of the way and let the pros do their job.
Next stop was at Wheat. This is a cool brain storage facility with a bakery and store for selling all sorts of grains and PASTRY. I got a John Deere Green sandwich - just greens and plenty of them. Just had to have that in honor of my daddy - our John Deere man.
Evening brought us to the place of good showers, the KOA just north of Yellowstone. Good folks where we have stayed before. It is quiet tonight and internet and phone service is good. That makes me a happy camper.
Until I stumble down the path again, I remain, Mary Alice, Mama, Sister, Coach or Puppytrainer (love those Waller Bulldog puppies)
Seems so funny to travel from state border to the other end in such a short time. We left Glacier, just a short 20 miles south of the Canadian border, to just outside Yellowstone in a half day. We had not had a shower in more than two days so a stop at a KOA was a necessity. Did a hot shower feel good? - just try it after several days of hiking 5 to 8 miles a day in 40-70 degree weather - you just do not know how to appreciate hot water. WOW. Now we could have made the trip faster had we not had other stops along the way. There was a forest fire just outside of Helena, Montana that needed to be observed. Sorry about the fire but so cool to watch the big plane drop the red fire retardant on the flames. Oh yes we took pictures. We watched two passes over the fire.
The hay fields in Montana are just huge. There is more alfalfa and wheat straw bailed than you can imagine. It would put the Hagar and Meyer boys in a stew.
We did stop at the site of the wreck that Paulette assisted in on our way up. We had just not figured it out until we looked for ourselves with no others around. We came on the wreck pretty soon after it happened so she could assist - I stayed out of the way and let the pros do their job.
Next stop was at Wheat. This is a cool brain storage facility with a bakery and store for selling all sorts of grains and PASTRY. I got a John Deere Green sandwich - just greens and plenty of them. Just had to have that in honor of my daddy - our John Deere man.
Evening brought us to the place of good showers, the KOA just north of Yellowstone. Good folks where we have stayed before. It is quiet tonight and internet and phone service is good. That makes me a happy camper.
Until I stumble down the path again, I remain, Mary Alice, Mama, Sister, Coach or Puppytrainer (love those Waller Bulldog puppies)
Great Picts! enjoying the blog while waiting for a transmission install! so far, things are going well there! Be Safe!
ReplyDeletePhotos are sensational and Mrs. Wiese would be proud of the essays! The best part - this old broad doesn't have the aching muscles and gets the best of the trip, all from the comforts of home. MA, it must be the trip of a lifetime! Your photos are spectacular and your description makes me feel like I am there. Enjoy the scenery and stay safe.
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