DAY 4


We were able to watch the fireworks from our room window on the 4th, that was cool. It was the last thing before we all passed out, fatigue starting to become a factor.

Our journey began Monday morning with a nice complimentary breakfast at the Townhouse Inn, Havre.  The people in Montana have been so friendly and accommodating. Definitely a nice place to visit, very family orientated. Drive through the small towns and just about everyone will  smile or say hello.                                                               

The weather was cloudy and very brisk, around 50 degrees, so we bundled up. The ride was beautiful until a duck challenged Joe's windshield. Yes I said a duck, not something we expected to encounter in the middle of Montana.  No harm to driver or bike but the duck ran out of luck, (if you know what I mean). The issue of wildlife was of concern and now we see what people were talking about. We've encountered loose cattle , wild dogs, daffy duck and what appeared to be something on the line of a mole.

After a couple of hours heading west on highway 2, they suddenly started to appear. They were hiding a little behind the cloud cover but the clouds eventually moved out. Majestic and white capped, a piece of heaven on earth.--THE ROCKIES-- This is just what we were looking for on this trip. It's all about riding to and thru these inspiring locations and sharing it with good friends. That  includes all of you back home following us.

Tom says "hi mom"!

Next came Glacier National Park, I can only describe it by comparing it to Yosemite and the Tetons. Similar to Yosemite in style but much more vast. If you have ever been to the Tetons, picture them on steroids. We cruised to the east entrance which is in the little town of St. Mary. The whole town is about two blocks long, has 2 gas stations, food mart, some lodging, a few restaurants and the East entrance gate. We considered the entrance fee and opted for the annual National Park pass, this will admit us to several national parks during this trip.
Lodging was next. The true season here runs from the middle of June until September. They say lodges on the property are booked a year in advance. We arrived around 1:30, got some phone numbers from a park ranger at the visitor center and started calling around. Yahoo, we got lucky, a lodge in the park, supposedly their last room. Named the Rising Sun Inn, located about 6 miles into the park. The room is perfect with a view that you will see in the top picture. Today was for getting familiar with the park with a bit of exploring.  Tomorrow will be an all day ride leisurely across the park. The road is called Going-To-The-Sun-Road,  it takes us on a northeast to southwest route, over Logan Pass & the Continental Divide. The one thing lacking is Internet and phone service but we don't mind! 

Tuesday we see the park in all it's glory!
Mark

 
 
 
 
 
To note :
1- Scot where are you ?
2- Thank you to our forefathers for having the foresight to protect these treasures.
3- We have been spared until now, when it comes to rain!