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7/30
The alarm goes off at 5:15 am. Gary & our neighbor, Guido, are meeting the fishing guide at 6 am to try their hand on catching ‘the big one’ today. I opt for playing with the washing machine & other household tasks & took a drive to town. I just could not resist buying some more of the huckleberry products produced in this area. I’ve also been hearing about Lewis & Clark ad nauseum. A large part of Montana’s history begins with that Expedition. Lewis & Clark’s group was the first white people in Montana arriving in 1805. Being tired of my ignorance, I bought a book written by 6 Montana ladies about the expedition & hope to be smarter about this amazing journey soon. Beautiful day with temps in the low 70’s. The fishing guide returned the fellas about 2 pm and they had a wonderful time with John Adza, who has 26 years of guiding fishermen down the Bitterroot River. They caught several fish & he also taught both of them some new fly fishing techniques. A very satisfying day for them. A word about Guido & his wife, Elsa. They are originally from Switzerland, both emigrating here independently of each other. They met in the U.S., married and have spent their working lives in the States. Retired now, they are in their second season of RVing in their lovely coach. A very nice, friendly couple that are just wonderful to spend time with. They are leaving for their home in Florida tomorrow & we will miss their charming company. It is so amazing how many really great people are wandering the country in their RVs. We are so lucky to meet some of them.
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Stopping for sub sandwiches while on the fishing foray with John, the guide.
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While trying to show off his catch, the little bugger tried to leap back in the water. With a good police hold, Gary & his scaly friend are photo’d by Guido.
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The 3 musketeers pause for a picture. Gary, John & Guido. I still do not know who took this picture, but I’m glad they did. Three buff guys out for a day on the river. How cool is that?
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Here we are, tucked into the trees. With a carved, dead tree trunk hugging our side. There are many animals carved into this trunk. There is a massive eagle topping the thing.
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I assume this is a deer. On various sides is a racoon, elk, heron & owl.
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In the left foreground, the Canadian geese are following a fishing party down the Bitterroot River. Mom, dad, & 3 juvenile goslings. Don’t know if they’re watching for fishing tips or hoping for a freebie from boaters.
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