July 29, 30, 31-August 1, 2001 I'm on the road again and in Deer Lodge, Montana found the nicest fabric store. I thought about my neighbor who quilts. She would love this two story shop. Inspired, I bought a pattern and some coordinating fabric to make a fly fishing wall quilt to commemorate my trip. (This …
Month: August 2018
70 days, 7000 Miles-Days 33 and 34
July 27 & 28, 2001 I'm no longer worried about how I look. Gave that up about two weeks ago. I'm good enough just the way I am...... acceptance. I feel strong. I have been brave all my life. Yes, I have done cowardly things but I have had enough courage to never give up …
70 Days, 7000 miles-Day 32
July 26, 2001 Virginia City, Montana Wow! A old time Western town. What a surprise! What a great way to spend a day! When I left Virginia City, I had to go down a steep mountain. At times, I could smell the brakes or the rubber on the tires or whatever. Scary. Hope I …
70 Days, 7000 Miles-Days 29, 30, and 31
July 23, 24, 25, 2001 My next stop was Ennis, Montana on the Madison River and a RV campgrounds. I got a campsite that was a treeless patch of gravel with a picnic table. I tried to put up my "cabana" ( an open tent top to cover the picnic table) but it was too …
An Apology to My Readers
 This Autonomous Traveler is behind in her blog posts because she traveled autonomously this week! I went to Ottawa, Canada to see a special exhibit of impressionist artists at the Canadian National Art Gallery. [gallery ids="798,801,802,803" type="slideshow" As usual, I immersed myself in this travel experience. On one of the gallery walls was a …
70 days, 7000 Miles-Days 26, 27, 28
July 20, 21, 22, 2001 Big Sky, Montana and The Gallatin River. Time to stay put for a few days and do some fishing on the beautiful Gallatin River. This river is perfect for me, the inapt but earnest fly fishing woman. It's shallow and calm. I can easily wade in it and cast without …