The weather in Montana is that of a desert - the days are scorching hot, while the evenings and mornings are very cold. Also the fact that we work high in the mountains means all weather phenomena are exaggerated. Here's how cold we were 3 days in: https://youtu.be/jf1zUGOAIho At least we had many layers. This... Continue Reading →
This morning I went for a scenic, solo bike ride. It was beautiful. I cycled along dirt roads with the mountains surrounding me. They looked like a painting. The sun shone on them highlighting the dark green trees and lighter green sage brush. The sky was a clear blue and I could see birds swooping... Continue Reading →
Montana is known for its natural hot springs. This is because Montana is situated on a fault line, which circulates heat to specific rivers and snow melt pools. Everyone here has said while in Montana you must go to the hot springs but where on earth do you start - there are so many? So... Continue Reading →
The Lewis and Clark expedition was the first American adventure to explore the western part of the USA in 1804. Their exploration is an American legacy which is celebrated by many American citizens. The expedition is thought of so highly that in 1911 president Taft named these magnificent caves in Jefferson after Lewis and Clark... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/c1M-OSnYAuw It's not every day that your neighbour's alpaca attacks you. The people next door have an animal sanctuary. They feel obliged to save any animal that is about to be slaughtered so they have an eclectic collection. I shall visit them soon and let you know what other treasures they have hidden.
When I say 'world renowned' I mean according to Montanans (who are slightly biased and see Montana as the world). Nonetheless, this candy store was quite something. I felt like Charlie in Willy Wonker's factory - totally awestruck. There were sweets, chocolates and fudge of all flavours imaginable, displayed in a way which made you... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/YKX1yeYIUAY This week's site was three hours from Dillon (where I am staying) and then a further trek in with the gear... And a compulsory selfie As this week's team were all ladies - all of us scorching hot and deprived of showering facilities for some days, we decided to go for a skinny dip.... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/-xmoz535rA4 After a long day in the field, it is paramount to get our tents up as efficiently as possible so we can get on with cooking and relaxing before it gets dark.
On Friday I went for a bike ride with the family - I now have a bike I am borrowing so I'm super happy. We drove to the town Beaut and cycled down an old disused railway track. There were these tunnels which were pitch black and you could only see a little light at... Continue Reading →
After a long week camping we still had smiles all round. I even got to drive the pick up truck Using a rose as an analogy for this week, the petal was seeing a moose mother and baby close up, as well as deer, birds and beautiful landscapes. And the thorn of the week was... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 