Glacier

Hi All,

We have finally arrived in Glacier.  The truck decided to break down over the holiday weekend in Albuquerque.  It was towed to the local Ford dealership where it sat until Tuesday morning.  When they turned on the engine that day, it worked fine.  No idea what was wrong with the truck during the weekend.  Go figure???

We did manage to make the best of our weekend in Albuquerque.  We went to Chaco Culture.  http://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm  This place pre-dates Mesa Verde in Colorado.  My friend Robby joined us.  He spent a semester there volunteering in an archeological dig.  Thanks, Robby!

We also visited Bandelier http://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm which we'd been to before.  It was a hot day there, and threatening rain, so we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked.  It was nice to see it again even if it was brief.

We are glad to be in Glacier.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of smoke around from the fires in Idaho.    There is a front coming in tonight with high winds.  Although it might blow the wind out of here, my guess it will only further fuel the fires burning throughout the NW.  Very dry this season.  They need rain. 

Did a hike this morning up past the saddle at Oberlin Mountain.  The views, normally remarkable were reduced by smoke.  Plan to go for a drive in a little while up to Many Glacier.  Saw a couple of bears yesterday when we drove through there.  At first they were eating on the side of the road.  Later, they were running and playing down by the bank of the lake.  It was fun to observe.

That's it for now.  Going to head out for more adventures.  Pictures soon, I promise!

Love to all,

VAL & JOHN & the kitties!!!!