Sat
– We got an early start for a bike ride to Glacier National
Park which is a couple of hours from here. It was a beautiful day!
We went up the west side of Flathead Lake and had only a short line
to get through the park entrance. A lovely drive through trees and
beside a lake took us to Going to the Sun Road. We have been on the
narrow, windy, “side of the mountains” road a few times in the
past but it was SO much more enjoyable on the motorcycle. I could
take pictures like crazy and not be afraid of being too close to the
edge or other cars. The parking lot at the top was full but they had
designated motorcycle parking spots so we stretched our legs a bit
and then headed back down.
We
were starving (2:00) and Terry suggested we stop at a lodge in the
park but I figured it would be expensive and crowded. Just a short
ways out of the park (Colem) we saw a restaurant sign and stopped.
We hesitated momentarily when we saw that the place was in a service
station but the food ended up being great. We rode back down the
east side of the lake for a total loop of 220 miles and were back in
time for happy hour on the lawn.
Sun
– We took a little road trip today – to Missoula to see Joe &
Stella and their grandson Jayden. They are on a camping trip and
when we saw that they were in Missoula for 3 days we figured we would
join them for lunch. We visited for a bit when we arrived and then
went to Cracker Barrel to eat. When we got back, Terry took Jayden
on a ride around the park on the motorcycle which really made his
day. Once again, we were back in time for happy hour.
Mon
– We enjoyed a lazy morning and I made 2 batches of rice krispy
squares for later. We rode to Subway for lunch and then Terry
decided to check out the rest of town. A parade had just ended and
it took us quite a while to get through traffic to get back but the
weather was gorgeous so it didn't matter. The park has a big party
for the 4th. People volunteered to set up tables &
chairs under the big pavilion, set up serving tables including kiddie
swim pools filled with ice to keep salads cool and put up lots of
decorations. We went over about 5 and found that Mike & Brenda
had saved us chairs at their table. After the Pledge of Allegiance
and National Anthem, table numbers were called and dinner was served.
Then a band set up on a stage at the end of the pavilion, front
tables were moved and it was dance time until 10. We had a short
time to head down the entrance road for the fireworks show.
Unfortunately there were some glitches but still some fine displays.
Tues
– After morning coffee & games it was time to do laundry
and Terry cleaned the bike. There are only 3 washers here and a
couple of other people were doing laundry as well so it took quite a
while. I made a late, light lunch when we got back and we did
nothing constructive for the rest of the afternoon. Happy hour was a
bit cooler but most people still searched for shade. BBQ steak for a
yummy dinner
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