The Road North
Our trip through Idaho and Montana has been spectacular. Perhaps this beauty is magnified because of the time of the year but the views were awesome. The snow capped mountains that surround the beautiful green valleys promoted idealistic dreams of a perfect life, free of smog, crowds and bureaucratic red tape. If one could discount the severity of the winters, the beauty of these two States presents the appearance of a near perfect tranquility amid crystal clear skies of the clearest blue offered by our good earth. Of course, as a farm girl, turned city slicker, my heart is "land" oriented.
My assessment of the land that borders Highway 15 may be considered by some as bordering on "over exuberance". However, to see first hand the beauty of our country and the good people who greet friend and stranger alike with a smile, or reasonable facsimile thereof, validate my belief that good hearts abound in our country.
As we made our way into Great Falls, we watched the great Missouri as it flowed gently along its banks. The river flows Northeast from Butte to Great Falls which I found "unorthodox" but the river did not ask my permission to flow so I must accept its "right of independence".
This area is part of the great Lewis and Clark trail. Tomorrow we plan a brief visit to the local museum for further enlightenment of this expedition of the early 1800's. Several years ago a friend suggested a movie based on the experiences of this great American expedition. I pooh poohed her suggestion. After today, I am no longer so certain of my initial reaction. However, for sure I do not have the capability of writing the screenplay that she paid me the great honor of suggesting that I should try. However, for someone who has the ability to grasp the pioneer spirit and see the greatness of this vast area, it could be a wonderful epic. Perhaps my editor and partner, would be willing to take on this erstwhile challenge and I plan to pose the suggestion when I return.
We joined Highway 15 in San ?Bernardino and traveled through Nevada into Utah, Idaho and Montana . We will cross the border into Canada just beyond Shelby, Montana and in Canada, the road becomes Highway 4 until we reach Lethbridge, Alberta where it becomes Highway 2. Our next planned overnight stop will be Calgary Alberta and then on to Edmonton and hopefully, a visit with old (years known not age) friends in Edson Alberta. Until next written word and visual affects meet, have a good day.
