July 25 Tuesday

Took one last look at the map and Joe headed off for Cleveland—needs to get there by Friday. Three days and 2100 miles—also needs a rear tire. Hope all goes well.

I went through Glacier and on towards the Badlands. We all started together but now we are on our separate adventures (Seattle, Key West, Cleveland …)

I'm looking forward to a new day, leaving the comfort and security of traveling with friends and headed out alone. Glacier was great, but slow. The road is unique in that it wraps closely around the mountain. Over the continental divide and you can see forever!!!

Met Ahren and Leah. They had been to the Baja--I'm putting it on my list. Left Glacier on 89S--a great road--twistier than you would think. Feels good to open it up--accelerate, gear down, and power out.

The Montana landscape is changing from the mountains to the rolling grasslands of big sky country. I'm rolling now!

Hoped to make it to Billings, but was sidetracked by a Hampton Inn sign that advertised--indoor pool and the internet! Decided that Great Falls was a great place to spend the night. Tony Roma's was across the street! I was back in civilization.

Hope Joe, Jeff and Olivia are doing as well ...

Tomorrow: towards Rapid City