07/10/22

Welllll we stopped in Columbus Mt last night because we wanted to ride the Bear Tooth Pass today. Please see below

Road closed because of flooding about a month ago that washed out the bridge. The detour to get access on the other side was 160 miles. Go figure. A bit disappointing. So we basically took another road best described as Marlboro country. Does anyone remember the add for Marlboro cigarettes? Stopped in Red Lodge. Came across this bronze of Plenty Coups who was a Chief of the Crows. Absolutely brilliantly done.

What also moved me today was the wind rustling through the trees nearby. Looked like hundreds of shimmering silver dollars. It is amazing when one takes a moment to sit still what they can really see with their eyes and heart. There is a lot of artwork out here. Went through a town that had life size bronzes of different presidents on almost every corner.

Saw a sign for Subway “Free napkin with every purchase”. Clever. Went by too fast to take a picture. Went by several Amish carriages. One gentleman had his horse going at a quick trot. Absolutely poetry in motion. Once again when you take a moment to really see.

Stopped at this store today. I had initially thought it was an antique shop but it was not. However, this is one of the loveliest tourist traps I have ever been in. A treasure trove of various items and NOT from China. Definitely a step above the average. Everything displayed so nicely. Good thing I do not live closer. If your ever in the area of Columbus, MT………..

p.s. once again DO NOT slap the bull on the roads less taken