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 …
Author: The Autonomous Traveler
My life has been metamorphosis from a shy, scared little girl to an adventurous woman who travels the world by herself. I am a grandmother and a retired teacher who is a lifelong learner with a degree in the social sciences. My trips are opportunities to directly experience the wonders of world in order to understand what unites us all and, as a result, to better understand myself.
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 …
70 days, 7000 miles, Day 25
July 19, 2001 Insight Inventory (Major Ones from This Trip So Far) (1) I have charisma. I know this is kind of a conceited proclamation and anyone reading this journal in the future will have to excuse me but this is a journey of self discovery. People seem to like me and want to talk to …
70 days, 7000 miles, Day 24
July 19, 2OO1 Traveling west down the dusty road. (Route 90 along The Yellowstone River in Montana)
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 23
July 17, 2001 Today I crossed The Crow Indian Reservation. I drove 44 miles through a vast, dry western landscape with no towns or houses. It frightened me because I didn't see any vehicles either. I rode out the fear because I knew God was with me. I was very much alone and very much …
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 22
July 16, 2001 Another day at the Cottonwood Campground on The Bighorn River. I'm the only woman in a man's world. They are all nice to me and want to know where I'm from and why I'm taking this trip. I was given a hammer to pound the stakes of my tent, an invitation to …
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 21
July 15, 2001 I'm set up in The Cottonwood Campsite in Fort Smith, Montana where the US Post Office is in the laundromat. You can fold your clothes and look at the wanted posters at the same time. And, when everything is finally all neat in your basket, you can buy some stamps and send …
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 20
July 12, 2001 I went to The Little Big Horn National Park today. I love the talks at The National Parks, the rangers really know their stuff and do great presentations. What I carried away today was how these Native Americans prepared spiritually for battle. Using a mirror they would carefully apply their warpaint in …
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