EASY DOES IT

 

Flat Top Mountain- we can see it from our camper!!

 9/16

Today was a slow day, having dawned gloomy, and we finally got going after lunch. ( Couldn't resist having more beef soup at Johnson's- it's really the only soup they make!) We stopped at the Visitor's Center at the St Mary entrance to the park, and then decided to go a short way up the Going-to-the Sun Highway. Of course, we must pull in at every photo op. When I got out at our first stop, a family was taking pictures of each other. They asked if I would take a photo of all of them, which I did, and then we all got to chatting. It was one of those instant bonds that happen with people. Kevin and Leslie Saba and their gorgeous twins, Brooke and Ashley are from Waterville, NH. ( Two other siblings were not along on this trip.) As we spent time talking, I told Kevin that I am a potter, so he began asking me questions. Had I ever done gas-firing, etc, He told me about a small private school in NH that had just had a gas kiln installed a few years ago, and it turns out that this school is Holderness, Bill's alma mater! In fact, Bill was in on helping to get a gas kiln into the art dept there. Ashley and Brooke graduated from Holderness in 2005, Bill in 1955!! Bill even had a grungy Holderness canvas bag in the truck, which he brought out for the photo. It's such fun when things like this happen, and we were sorry that the Sabas weren't hanging out longer in Glacier. We're looking forward to keeping in touch and seeing them again in the new year.

Brooke, Bill and Ashley

    After leaving the Sabas, we spent a bit more time taking pictures. It seems like I cannot take get enough of this wonderful place, and I take photos of everything. Fortunately, for you, I will delete all but the best!

                                              St Mary Lake-- 9.9 miles long!!!