Labor Day on the Road

Checked out of the hotel in Yellowstone this morning. Last night's precipitation had turned to ice so we had a little work to do before setting sail again.

We were hoping to see some more wildlife on our way out of the park (via the North entrance this time) but were disappointed. Perhaps the animals had the day off due to the holiday.

The landscape changed constantly on the drive to Montana (about 7 hours). Always in the distance are the mountains but here they blend into the sky and become one. No wonder they call it "Big Sky" Country. Of interest was the fact that as we came farther north, we saw much more wheat growing in the fields (which look endless!). Huge silos stand near the rail lines - sometimes three tracks.

Arrived in Cut Bank around 3:00pm. Lunch had been anything we had remaining in the ice chest tailgating along a road. Exits with anything of use are few and far between, so I am grateful we have "At the Next exit" to refer (to). Of course if the Captain keeps on driving...

The Pakistanis are the Innkeepers of the world. After some confusion we were sent to the Gateway Inn and not the Plaza. (Believe me, this is not the Plaza) There's a nice looking place across the street that we are not staying. We are on the wrong side of the tracks where a large penguin advertises Cut Bank as the coldest spot in the US (I think). It seems clean ....and we have a fountain in the "lobby" with a coy pond. However there is the lingering odor of soy sauce hanging in the air. The exercise room and indoor heated pool are across the way as well - but - we have "privileges" and may venture over later. (I was reminded of Betty Apple saying "Oh John, do you think it's safe")

Well, that's the news from Lake Woebegone.....We're going to try to put the pictures on while we're here. And, by the way, I had the camera turned on - but I was holding down the button to film. I did turn it off after I was finished so maybe there won't be too many black spots.

Here's another tidbit. In four days on the road we had seen 42 different state's license plates. thought we were doing well. We are now missing only Rhode Island, South Carolina and Hawaii.
We live in hope. bye for now! "TD"