Helena, MT High 87 Low 53
Take a look at this picture that Jim took of the sunrise over Canyon Ferry Lake this morning.
We will be leaving our spot here in Helena on Tuesday. We always try to stay here until after the long Labor Day week-end. Now that school has started, it will much easier to find campgrounds that have sites available.
When we leave here we’re headed back to Billings. All of us, including the girls, have doctor appointments scheduled. The truck also needs to go in for its annual checkup. That will give us a chance to spend a little more time with Todd and Michaela before heading south.
Once we’re ready to leave Billings we’re headed for the Bitterroot Valley and Hamilton, MT. Those are the only definite plans we have. But we sort of plan on going down Highway 93 to Twin Falls, ID and then into NV. We’re going to head west to Reno (if the smoke clears up) and then drop down to Hawthorne.
Our good friends, Sharon and George, live at Walker Lake, NV which is near Hawthorne. Sharon is the breast cancer survivor who organized the Death Valley Cancer Walks that we worked on for a couple of years. She just found out a couple of weeks ago that her cancer is back and is preparing for surgery. We really want to visit with them for a couple of days.
After leaving them we’ll go on down to Las Vegas to visit our good friends who live there. We plan on being back in Apache Junction October 10 and Jim’s first doctor appointment is October 15.
Anyhow – that’s kind of the plan for now. All subject to change at any time.
Beautiful beautiful sunrise.... my goodness!
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ReplyDeleteI like plans...especially traveling plans...and the great thing is, they can always change. I'm sure your friend, Sharon, will be thrilled to see you!
Happy Labor Day.
Great shot of the sunrise...love how the rays are coming down. My brother sent me a picture from Reno yesterday - lots of smoke but hopefully that will change soon. So sorry to hear about your friend.
ReplyDeleteWe are sitting out on our front porch in Congress...a storm is rolling through!! SO nice out...we have our AC turned off...unheard of for Aug!...Have safe travels..
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lifestyle.... In many ways I'd love to do this. BUT--we also love our home and our flowers here... SO?????
ReplyDeleteIt is important to work around the doctor's appointments and keep your 'home' in good running condition...
I'd love to follow along with you this year... That would be so exciting. There are so many parts of this country I want to see... Some of them I'l just have to see through photos from others like you.
Drive safely and stay in touch.
Hugs,
Betsy
That is a great picture!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo indeed! Once school starts it's time to start thinking about the route south. It looks like you have yours all planned out for you. Hope it works as planned and uneventful!
ReplyDeleteWith all the beautiful sunset pictures YOU take, Jim takes that one.
ReplyDeletethat is one gorgeous picture!! safe travels to you all as you head to Billings!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent sunrise photo.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice when school is back in, campgrounds a bit quieter and a signal for us to begin our winter plans.
Sounds like a very ambitious plan. Hope you enjoy all your visits with good friends.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding sunrise photo. Good job Jim!
It's always exciting to get those travel plans in motion. ;)
ReplyDeleteGood for you, rolling again! As nice as it is to visit, that open road surely beckons. Enjoy! :c)
ReplyDeleteDo you come through Big Timber from Helena to Billings? Could we have lunch?? If not maybe we can hook up in Billings one day??
ReplyDeleteI hope everything goes smoothly for you and Jim and the pooches! I'm enjoying being able to rest up before I resume my travels.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Bitterroot Valley and Hamilton. That is one of my most favorite places.
ReplyDeleteI believe, that sunrise is a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteI sure like your "definite" travel plans. Now that we are in our last reserved spot, we can be a little freer
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunrise. Thanks for sharing it since I so seldom see one.
ReplyDeleteWell wishes for Sharon. I'm so lucky to have not been touched even that closely by this horrid disease. Except for the melanoma Dave's sister had removed many years ago which has not recurred.
Well wishes for Jim too as he begins more doctor appointments. Currently my last one here is scheduled for Oct 2nd so I won't be leaving before then at least.
Amazing sunrise picture. I think it's another winner. We're still up in the air (just like smoke) about how we'll head south.
ReplyDeleteAlways a joy to be cooking up travel plans. Gets the adrenelin going, picks up the heart rate, & puts a little swagger in one's thoughts........
ReplyDeleteThat's a remarkable photo! Hope you have a safe trip as you head towards Arizona. The northern snowbirds are slowly returning to Florida.
ReplyDeleteGreat plans and a great photo.
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