Technically, I have been on my sabbatical for 18 days, but that is close enough to 3-weeks. Besides, I am in the habit now of writing a summary on Sunday evening. This week, I am using the FAQ format based on questions asked by other campers/travelers. Why aren’t you afraid to camp alone? I am not…
That last few Sunday’s I have not thought much about my church family back home. I have been too busy traveling, settling in, adjusting to this 6-week lifestyle, which took more time than I expected. I have wonderful people to fill in for me and I know everyone is enjoying hearing someone else and/or having a…
Tango and I walked to the lake again for our evening swim, when all the kids were back in their campsites. Tango never gets in, but loves to run around down there. A view from the beach: An awwwwww moment: On the way back, we were scouting for bears and found a clump of…
I don’t have one photo from today, but I do have lots of good stories. For one thing, a soft rain is falling on Half Moon as I snuggle into bed. Tango has long since buried himself somewhere in the blankets. This is our first rain. Somehow it seems appropriate being in the northwest ecosystem.…
I am camping near a lake again. This time I can walk a few minutes to a small sandy beach. Ahhhh. Tonight I thought I heard the water sizzle when my steaming, sweaty body slid under the surface. So wonderful. I want to camp at lakes when possible in the future. I am in a National…
Last night a small group of coyotes wandered along the creek next to my campsite. Their cries are always so beautiful. I fell asleep smiling. It’s moving day, however, to the other side of the Rocky Mtn Front. I was thinking about a trip 10 years ago to nearby Glacier National Park, when I camped…
Birding has been quiet. I am learning that the dog days of summer are not prime birding times. Spring and Fall migrations are better. However, birds are out there, it just takes more effort to find them. I am not really a serious birder and don’t make a great deal of effort, but I love…
I made it out of Billings to the Bluebird trail. Before writing about that adventure, here is my weekly summary: Big Horn Mountains, WY Greatest Find on the road: propane, water, van gas all in one place (Flying J) Biggest Duh: Trying for 5 minutes to light refrigerator (propane connection). Tried again and again later.…
Yesterday I decided to move on. I loved the remote setting; however, the lack of Internet made my work projects difficult, I had a run-in with my popup camper mattress (it lost), and I could not find any good birding places. The mattress from hell story is the most interesting. Before the trip I expected…
I love the little town of Buffalo, WY, and I wandered down again last night to do errands, check Internet and read texts. I found the lovely library and the PO. I drove by the movie theater and was half-tempted to see a movie, but I did not like hat was playing. Anyway, it was too…