Missoula Montana (7/30 - 7/31)

The ride to Missoula turned out to be a difficult one. We had a couple of long upgrades and after the second one (which was all single lane construction with an up grade of 8%) we stopped in a roadside rest. When I did my walk around I discovered that I had not properly sealed the oil fill cap. The result was oil all over the back of the bus and the car. An awful mess. We spent about and hour wiping off what we could, sealed the cap, and went on our way. Needless to say when we arrived in Missoula we visited the carwash as soon as we were settled. We went to Wally World and bought a throw away brush an bucket and a big bottle of dawn.

That night was another martini night at Outback after the car washing was successful. The next morning was a major wash job on the rear of the bus. All ended well.

Not really a lot to see in Missoula. It's a jumping off point for Glacier NP bound visitors, they have a smoke jumpers training school at the airport, and the University of Montana is here. We visited a local museum on Sunday and then went to church at Saint Xavier Catholic Church on Sunday night. This was a beautiful church and the priest has a bunch of family in North Carolina. A nice mass.

Next morning we were off to Big Timber, Mt our boogie stop on the way to Cody.

Pictures to follow.

River rafters on the Clarks Fork River. Our beautiful ride to Missoula.

A few climbs on I90. Beautiful scenery.

These are blades for a windmill. Each on is on two train cars.

The entire train.

Missoula Museum. Interesting local history.

Our home in Missoula.

Found boots for Eileen in the museum. I just need to buy her a pistol.

Sunday night mass at Saint Xavier.

Beautiful Church.