Today started up the same steep grade as yesterday. It took us 40 minutes to go 2 miles. Going up these mountains I curse them for being so high and so steep. Of course, later on, as we are happily gliding down the other side, I quietly forgive the mountain it's previous indiscretions!!
After a nice 10 mile downhill ride we stopped in the town of Ennis for breakfast. After breakfast we headed south toward our next destination and had a terrific 15 MPH wind at our back all day. Fantastic.
Another night of camping. It was a challenge setting up the tents in all that wind. Tomorrow is our last full day in Montana as we will roll into the town of West Yellowstone.
reaching the crest of the hill in the morning.
Another scenic overpass on the way down the hill.
Looks overcast. Did you run into rain? Hope that long climb was the last one like that for your trip.
ReplyDeleteIrrigation is and will be a problem. There are many crops that need so much water and it comes at the expense of water for humans. The California almond fields, I am told are one of the biggest water consumers. The planet and its people deserve better.
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