I LOVE MONTANA

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

 We're down to our final week with under 500 miles to go. Is this real life? I don't have much time to type this but here are a few highlights from the last week or so.

Lunch on the way to West Yellowstone, I'm the dot you see in the lake, obviously =)

Our climb into Lincoln, MT

Mountain biking Siegel pass into Plain(ish) MT. We spent the day on gravel roads snaking through the mountains. Amazing.

We have now crossed into Idaho (again) and are officially in PACIFIC TIME

Margo the Moose.

  Today we rode 68 miles. Half was spent on a gorgeous bike path along a river and surrounded by mountains. Lily, Ron and I enjoyed our ride immensely, especially the 30 miles around Lake Couer D'Alene (is that spelled right? maybe). I was reminded of home and incredibly content as we circled bright blue waters, the smell of barbecue and summer-ness in the air. Once in town we swam and napped in the sun. Tomorrow we build, and on Monday roll out to Spokane, Washington. No one really wants to cross this state line, as it marks the beginning of the end. Thus, we plan on staying until at least noon swimming and enjoying the lake before embarking on a grueling 38 miles across a nicely paved bike path (aka heaven). 

 Missoula was incredible, and spending time with my parents, aunt and cousins was such a breath of fresh air.  I love life.

A view of today's ride

The top of Siegel pass

Be Well,
Muffin